At least four people died in a tractor accident in Melkand of Badimalika Municipality of Bajura district on Sunday.

According to Bajura District Police Office, the deceased are a 33-year-old driver of Gaumul Rural Municipality, a 38-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman of Badimalika-2 and a 35-year-old man of Badimalika-1.

The tractor heading to Ghatmuna of Gaumul Rural Municipality from district headquarters Martadi crashed causing the fatalities.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Kabindra Bohara said the accident happened while overtaking.