Five people died on the spot in a road accident today, in Darchula.

The identity of the deceased has not been ascertained yet. The accident took place when a jeep (Se 1 Ja 551) heading towards Khalanga from Sailyashikhar municipality met with an accident at Ulani of Shailyashikhar -6.

Similarly, the injured have been rushed to the Gokuleshwor Hospital for treatment, said Police Inspector at the District Police Office, Jagat Magar.

Further details of the accident are awaited.