Two persons died and one sustained injuries when a rock fell on a menstrual hut where they were sleeping in Achham on Friday. 

The deceased have been identified as Nim Khanal (35) of Panchadewal Binayak Municipality-8 and Kabita Bhandari (7), a daughter of Gore Bhandari of Mangalsen Municipality-6, said DSP Om Prakash Khanal, Chief at the District Police Office, Achham.. 

Khanal and Bhandari died on the spot while Kabita's mother was injured in the incident that occurred this morning.

She has been taken to a local health post for treatment.  

A team led by Police Inspector Tek Bahadur Deuba has headed towards the incident site for an investigation, added DSP Khanal.