Among those killed are driver Sitaram Syangtan of Tistung-9, his help Kumar Syangtan and Bhim Syangtan, Makwanpur District Police Office said. [break]
Jit Bahadur Moktan who was injured is receiving treatment at Bir Hospital in Kathmandu.
The driver and his help died on the spot, while the other died while being rushed for treatment. The mini-truck had collected vegetable from Tistung village and was heading toward Kathmandu for delivery.
It fell into a gorge 150 meters below the road. Police suspect the accident happened due to foggy conditions.
Vegetable traders collect vegetables from villages, including Tistung and Palung, for supplying to Kathmandu and Tarai districts.
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