March 22, 2011 4:44 PM

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Tremors in Nepal cause panic

In Western Nepal, tremors were again felt on Tuesday morning in Kaski district causing panic among people. According to the National Seismological Centre Kathmandu ,the quake measuring four on the Richter scale was recorded at 8:23 am local time. The epicentre of the quake was around Lahachowk area of Kaski. The tremors were felt in Pokhara and nearby areas. There are no reports of any damage. Prior to this, tremors were felt across Kaski with the epicentre at Hemja and Lahachowk of the district on 11th and 12th of this month.In another incident, four persons died on the spot when a jeep met with an accident at Kabere Bhanjyang in Syangia district on Tuesday. A dozen others were injured when the vehicle they were travelling skidded off the road and fell one hundred and fifty metres down. Among the injured, six have been undergoing treatment in Pokhara and rest at the primary health post in Banki. Police said the accident might have taken place as the vehicle was carrying more passengers than its capacity.

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