Gangtok, Jul 21 (PTI) A teenager died and three others of a family were injured after their vehicle fell into a ravine in Mangan district of Sikkim, officials said.

The accident occurred around 10.30 pm on Sunday when the vehicle was moving from Gangtok towards Ringhim village.

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Emergency evacuation was conducted by the police with the help of locals, they said.

A 13-year-old child died on the spot, while the three injured persons were taken to STNM Hospital in Gangtok, the officials said.

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Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.

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