Three people lost their lives in a tragic road accident at Golden, located in Jorayal Rural Municipality-1 along the Bhimdutta Highway.

According to District Police Office Chief Binod Sharma, the accident occurred early Tuesday morning when a mini-truck (Su Pa Pra 01-001 Kha 3428) traveling from Dhangadhi to Bajhang veered off the road.

Among the deceased is the driver, identified as Arjun Dhami. The identities of the other two victims have yet to be confirmed.

Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.