Three persons died on the spot in a jeep accident at Sadighati of Patan municipality-8 in Baitadi district this morning.

Identities of the deceased have not been established yet, said Spokesperson of Baitadi Police, Police Inspector Suraj Singh.

The accident took place when a jeep (Ma 1 Ja 224) heading towards Dadeldhura from Motinagar fell 300 meters down the road.

"We are unable to ascertain the number of people on board the jeep at the time of accident," added Singh. Details of the incident are awaited.