Three persons died and two others sustained injuries in a tractor accident at Kalidamar in Manahari-3 of Hetauda on Monday. According to DSP Tek Bahadur Karki, spokesperson at the District Police Office, Makwanpur, the incident occurred after the tractor (Madhes Province 03-001 Ta 7188) turned turtle last night. The deceased have been identified as Prabin Praja (20), Raj Kumar Praja(24) and driver Birman Rumba (30) of Manahari-3.

Similarly, Amrit Praja and Jokh Lal Praja of the same place were injured in the accident.

They have been receiving treatment at Churehil Hospital, Hetauda.