Dhading, Jan. 21 -- Seven people died and 34 others were injured when a truck overturned in Maidi Bhanjyang, Dhading, on Tuesday.

The accident occurred as the victims were returning home after offering a ritual sacrifice of baby goats at Dholamandali Temple in Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality Ward No. 4.

Six people died on the spot while another person died in the course of treatment at the district hospital, said police.

All the deceased and the injured are from Bhulbhule village in Nikalkantha Municipality Ward No. 2.

"The deceased have been identified as Bidur Gurung, Dwaj Bahadur Gurung, Tilak Gurung, Prem Bahadur Gurung, Bel Bahadur Gurung, Purnaman Shrestha and Sete Gurung," said Superintendent of Police Rabindra Regmi, the head of...