One person died and another was seriously injured in a tractor accident in Chulakot, located in ward 5 of Tila Rural Municipality, Jumla, on Wednesday.

According to police, 23-year-old Lokesh Budha of Chulakot village died on the spot when the tractor veered off the road and fell approximately 50 metres downhill.

30-year-old Karn Jaisi, of the same locality, sustained critical injuries in the incident. He is currently receiving treatment at Karnali Academy of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital in Jumla.

The tractor was reportedly returning to Chulakot from Kudari Bazaar after collecting stones when the accident occurred.

Police are investigating the details.