Two persons died in a taxi accident at Malkatibang in Dhorpatan-2 of Baglung.

The deceased have been identified as Hom Bahadur Pun (28) of Pakhute, Dhorpatan-2, and Ashwin Pariyar (32) of Chhisphant of Badigad-6 in the district.

The tragedy occurred when the taxi (Dha 1 Ja 994) heading towards Dhorpatan from Badigad fell some 100 meters down the road.

Both of them died on the spot, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police, Madan KC.