BAITADI: Two persons, injured in a jeep accident at Sigas rural municipality of Baitadi district this morning, died in course of treatment.

The deceased have been identified as Jayanti Dhami, 14, and Parbati Dhami, 19, of Sigas rural municipality-1, said police.

Similarly, Tulasi Dhami, 40, Nira Dhami, 16, Kamala Dhami, 18, and Dhauli Dhami, 14, were injured in the accident. They have been receiving treatment at Dadeldhura Hospital. The jeep driver has been absconding.