A person died and three others were injured when an Eco Van met with an accident at Guyethebhir in Annapurna Rural Municipality-3, Myagdi on Wednesday.

The Border Police Post Bhurung Tatopani informed that the incident occurred after the van (Ba 6 Cha 4944) en route to Narchyang from Sukebagar of Annapurna Rural Municipality-3 along the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road section fell on the bank of Kaligandaki river this afternoon.

Driver Sundevi Gauchan (40) of Dharap, Annapurna Rural Municipality-4 died on the spot, Assistant Sub-Inspector Ramesh Prasad Adhikari, Chief at the Border Police Post Bhurung Tatopani said.

Rupa Pun (50), Namita Chochangi (52) and Bishnu Kumari Budhathoki (52), who were injured in the accident, have been taken to Pokhara Hospital for treatment.

The van heading towards Shiva Temple in Narchyang fell some 150 meters down the road.

A team led by Inspector Sagar Paudel of the District Police Office, Myagdi is investigating the case.