Three dead, three missing as jeep plunges into Sunkoshi river

Three people died, and three others went missing after a jeep travelling from Kathmandu to Khotang plunged into the Sunkoshi river in Sindhuli district.

The vehicle fell into the river from a road in Phikkal Rural Municipality-6 while travelling overnight, according to preliminary information.

Ten people, including the driver, were on board. The identities of the dead and missing passengers have yet to be established.

Further details of the accident were not immediately available.