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Minor injuries in I81 crash

Minor injuries were reported in a one vehicle crash along Interstate 81 in Delano Township, Schuylkill County, that occurred about 12:10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28.

State police at Frackville said Dipen Regmi, 29, of Scranton, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu northbound in the right lane through a construction zone.The vehicle entered the left lane and went off the road where it traveled about 70 feet before striking an embankment.After hitting the embankment the car continued north for about 60 feet and then rolled onto its roof, coming to rest on the west side of the road.Three passengers, Mahendra Rai, 30, Chinta Monikarki, 50, and Sabitra Monger, 25, all of Scranton, were injured and treated at the scene by Ryan Township ambulance personnel.Troopers cited Regmi for driving on roadways laned for traffic.