Five people have been injured following a car accident at Sitganga Municipality of Arghakhanchi District on Sunday.

The incident took place near a suspension bridge in the municipality after the car fell off the road due to brake failure, police said.

The passengers on board, members of the same family from Abukhaireni in Tanahun district, were returning home after paying a visit to the Supa Deurali Temple.

Police informed that three of the injured are in serious condition.

The injured were treated at Thada-based health post and were later referred to Butwal for further treatment.