A 35-year-old man died in a car accident at Ura in Bumthang, yesterday. Other five passengers sustained minor injuries and are said to be recovering at Bumthang Hospital.
The accident took place at Nangkhar-Ura bypass road at around 6 PM. A commuter informed the police after seeing a Hilux hit the slope above the road.
Bumthang police say drunk-driving, speeding, and excess passengers caused the accident.
On behalf of His Majesty, the Kidu office in Bumthang handed over a semso of Nu 10,000 to the deceased’s family, this morning.
