Two people died on the spot and three others were critically injured when a Bolero jeep met with an accident at Syaulithali in Khanikhola Rural Municipality-1, Kavre on Monday.

The accident occurred when the driver of the jeep (Ba 18 Cha 242) heading towards Panauti from Taldhunga lost control of the vehicle and fell some 200 meters down the road. 

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rabin Bista of the District Police Office, Kavre, a police team has been deployed to the accident site.

According to local Bipin Dahal, the identity of the deceased has not been ascertained yet. 

Preparations are underway to send the injured to the hospital for treatment.

Police said that they are looking into the case.