A father and son were killed when a goods-laden truck with an Indian number plate today hit their motorcycle (Ko 33 Pa 7945) at Damak Chowk of Jhapa.
Police confirmed the deaths of Dhana Prasad Giri, 63, of Pathari Sanischare municipality-9, Morang and his son Hem Chandra, 29, in the accident.
According to Police Inspector Khagendra Yekten, both left severely injured in the accident died amidst the treatment at the local Lifeline Hospital. The Indian truck (HR 27J 0625) and its driver are under the police control.
Meanwhile, a woman died when a bus hit a motorcycle at Sakhuwannarkatii rural municipality-3 in Lahan along the Lahan Thadi road section. The deceased has been identified as Jumeda Khatun, 35, of Surunga municipality-5, Saptari. She was pillion riding on the motorcycle (Sa 10 Pa 3542) when the accident occurred.
She died on the spot. The Area Police Office, Lahan said the accident happened as the motorcyclist was trying to overtake the bus (Na 4 Kha 4713) coming from the direction.