Two people have died on the spot in a jeep accident at Junichande Gaonpalika-5 Garkhakot of the district. Nine other passengers were injured, police said.
The condition of five of the injured is critical while the condition of four others is normal, said Ram Bahadur Nepali, spokesperson of the village municipality and ward chairman.
The jeep heading towards Junichande Center from Surkhet met with an accident at Garkhakot (Velpuina) of Karnali Pradesh, Ward No. 5. There were 11 passengers in the jeep.
Spokesperson Nepali said that the district administration office has been requested to make arrangements for the helicopter as the condition of the injured is critical. Chief District Officer Ram Bahadur Shahi said that a rescue vehicle had been sent and a helicopter would reach the spot in half an hour.
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