KATHMANDU: Early Wednesday morning, tragedy struck in Shiva Shatakshi-8 of Jhapa district as a devastating road accident claimed the lives of three individuals. Krishna Kumar Chand, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Jhapa, reported that the accident occurred when a motorcycle traveling from Surunga to Damak collided with a jeep heading in the opposite direction along the East-West Highway section.

The identities of the victims are still to be determined. Despite efforts to rush them to B and C Medical College for treatment, they were pronounced dead upon arrival. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning as the full extent of the loss sinks in.

Authorities are diligently investigating the accident to determine the exact cause and the circumstances that led to this tragic loss of life. Such incidents serve as a sobering reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for heightened vigilance while traveling on the highways.