At least five people were killed in a road accident in Achham on Monday. Three others have been injured.

The accident occurred after a tractor, travelling to Sanfebagar from Shodasa, overturned in Nandegata village of Mellekh Rural Municipality-7.

According to the police, the deceased have been identified as Ranga Dhami, 55, Prem Dhami, 45, 37-year-old Nar Bahadur Dhami, and Janak Dhami, 21.

Forty-two-year-old Lal Bahadur Dhami, Hansa Dhami, 40, and another kid have been rushed to the Bayalpata Hospital for treatment. They are in critical condition, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Santosh Pathak.