Kathmandu. Three people, including a girl, died when a jet boat carrying passengers from Bhojpur towards Chatra met with an accident in the Saptakoshi river.
According to Dhankuta police chief Narayan Ranjitkar, the engine of the jet boat suddenly failed near Triveni area, the confluence of Arun and Dudhkosi. After the engine failed, the jetboat went out of control and drifted into the river, causing the accident. A girl, a woman and a man died in the accident. The police said that they are trying to reveal their official identity.
It was revealed that there were 16 passengers on board the jetboat. However, it was found that the number of passengers who bought tickets was 12. It is said that five other passengers who were involved in the accident have returned home safely, while one seriously injured person was rescued and admitted to Chatra Hospital for treatment.
To find out the cause of the incident, the police have detained the jetboat driver and started further investigation. According to the police, there is also an investigation into possible negligence in the accident.