BANEPA, June 4: A pillion rider died on the spot in a road accident at Namobuddha municipality of Kavrepalanchowk this morning.

The deceased has been identified as Amin Sathir, 18, of Inaruwa of Sunsari district, according to the District Police Office, Dhulikhel. The accident took place when a truck (Ba 4 Kha 5237) coming towards Kathmandu from Ramechhap and a motorcycle (Ba 95 Pa 7686) en route to Sunsari from Kathmandu collided with each other.

Similarly, the motorcyclist, Nazir Sathir, 25, of the same place was injured in the incident and he is receiving treatment at Mithankot Hospital,Naubise, said Assistant Sub Inspector at Katunje Police Post, Maheshwor Dahal. Police have arrested the truck driver and impounded the vehicle.

 
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