BIRATNAGAR: Three people died when a jet boat carrying 14 passengers from Kopche in Bhojpur district to Barahakshetra in Sunsari district crashed into the embankment of the Saptakoshi River.
Some passengers were also injured in the accident, according to Anil Pariyar, chief of the Triveni Police Post. The accident occurred when the boat’s engine suddenly stopped while it was navigating the river. Unable to manoeuvre against the strong current, the boat drifted into the riverbank embankment and crashed into it.
According to passengers, the boat sank shortly after hitting the embankment. Local residents and security personnel launched a rescue operation and pulled injured passengers to safety. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Further details about the accident are awaited.