Five people, including driver, died when the Wagon R taxi they were travelling in veered off the road and fell about 1,000 metres below the road. Except for the driver, all the passengers are of Indian origin.
The accident took place a few kilometres away from Jigme Chhoeling towards Gelegphu at around 4: 30am, yesterday. They were travelling from Trongsa to Gelegphu.
The RSTA officials in Gelegphu say the probable cause of the accident could be careless driving.
In another accident, two people died when the truck they were travelling in met with an accident at Pelrithang in Gelegphu. There were six passengers. A passenger, who is in a serious condition, has been referred to a hospital in the bordering Indian town. Two other are being treated at the Gelegphu hospital.
