A tragic accident in Dailekh district resulted in one death and five injuries when a jeep veered off the road while transporting a patient for medical care.
The incident took place around 5:30 AM at Kaphaltoli, Gurans Rural Municipality-1, along the Karnali Highway. The jeep was en route from Kalikot to Surkhet, carrying a patient in need of oxygen support.
According to police, the vehicle lost control and fell about 300 meters off the road, injuring all six passengers onboard.
One of the injured, 41 year old Rane Sarki from Sannitriveni Rural Municipality-7 in Kalikot, later died during treatment.
Jeep Carrying Patient Crashes
The jeep, registered as Karnali Province 02-001 Cha 1215, was transporting the patient, 27 year old Kaisi Sarki, to Surkhet for further medical assistance when the accident occurred.
The vehicle fell approximately 300 meters down the roadside, injuring everyone inside. This incident highlights the dangers faced by patients and their families traveling on hazardous mountain roads for emergency care.
Five Injured, Driver In Critical Condition
The driver, 22 year old Yogesh Simkhada from Sannitriveni Rural Municipality-7, suffered severe injuries and is in critical condition.
The other injured passengers include 18 year old Gang Sarki, 21 year old Tapendra Simkhada, and 36 year old Jadukal Sarki, all from Sannitriveni Rural Municipality in Kalikot. Initially, six individuals were injured, but Rane Sarki succumbed to injuries during treatment.
Injured Taken To Surkhet
All injured individuals were transported to Surkhet for medical care. Local authorities and emergency services provided crucial assistance during the incident.
Police have confirmed an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, emphasizing the risks associated with road travel in Nepal’s mountainous regions. Narrow roads and challenging terrain can significantly increase the dangers when transporting patients.
Investigation Into Dailekh Incident
Authorities are continuing to investigate the jeep’s plunge off the Karnali Highway while it was carrying a patient in urgent need of medical help. This incident has left families in Kalikot grappling with the aftermath of another serious road accident in the Karnali region.