Three people died in an accident at Mendagang in Punakha yesterday. The Maruti van they were travelling in went off the road about 50 metres and plunged into the Pho Chu.
The incident occurred at around 1 pm. They were on their way home from Khuruthang town.
Of the six passengers travelling, three survived. They are being treated at the Punakha hospital. One of the survivors has been referred to Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in Thimphu.
“I could not go there directly. I first climbed on the rock, took a rope and rescued the lady first. I saw the man inside the car and took him out,” said Phub Dorji, one of the rescuers.
Family members and police search team are still looking for dead bodies. It is not known whether the bodies have been washed away or drowned.
Police say negligent driving could be the cause, however, they are investigating the case.
