At least, three people were killed leaving seven others injured in a jeep accident that took place at Faksib, Dhankuta on Sunday night.

A Land Rover, Ko 1 Cha 818, carrying wedding attendants was en route to Faksib from Kerabari-7, Morang when it fell some 100 metres off the road after the driver lost control of the vehicle.

The deceased have been identified as Milan Magar, 23, of Kerabari, Bikram Magar, 30 and Anita Rai, 25. They died on the spot of the incident.

Four of the seven injured are reported to be in critical condition. Aarati Magar, Kiran Magar, Shishir Magar and Bikash Rai are undergoing medical treatment at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan.

The driver who was on the run following the incident has been arrested by the police.