One dies, another gets injury in motorcycle accident

Kathmandu: A person died and another one got injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred in Pokhara this morning.

Pillion rider Safal Khatiwada, 18, injured seriously in the incident died while being treated, District Police Office, Kaski said, adding that motorcycle rider Sangam Baniya, 17, got injuries on head and neck.

Baniya is from Tharpu of Myagde Rural Municipality-4, Tanahu. Police rescued them and sent them to Metro City Hospital for treatment.

The motorcycle (Ga 24 Pa 310) lost control, thereby meeting an accident while going to Gairakochautara from Hallanchowk, Pokhara Metropolitan City-6.

The motorcycle is impounded by the police. Investigation into the accident is underway.

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