Motorcycle and scooter swept away by flood; two die, one missing

Published On: September 6, 2024 11:25 AM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


Motorcycle and scooter swept away by flood; two die, one missing

BAGLUNG, Sept 6: Two people have died and one is missing after being swept away by flood in Baglung.

According to the District Police Office, Baglung, Arjun Sapkota, 23, and Abhishek Regmi, 22, lost their lives when they were swept away by the flood that occurred in Bandre Khola, Baglung Municipality-4, last night. Similarly, Kamal Sapkota, is missing after being swept away by the flood.

They were swept away by the flood while crossing the Bandre Khola on a motorcycle (Dha 2 Pa 8010) and a scooter (Dha 1 Pa 9996).

The bodies of Sapkota and Regmi were discovered about 200 meters below. The dead bodies have been kept at Dhaulagiri Hospital Baglung for post-mortem.

Police said that a search operation to locate the missing person is underway.

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