Elderly dies after being hit by motorcycle in Kapilvastu

KATHMANDU: A 71-year-old cyclist, Chetis Kahar, from Dumrast, Buddha Bhumi Municipality-9, Kapilvastu, has died after being hit by a motorcycle (registration number LU 57 Pa 2671) on Monday afternoon.

The accident occurred on a road in the same area.

Kahar, who sustained severe injuries in the crash, was rushed to Lumbini State Hospital in Butwal, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The motorcycle rider has been taken into police custody, and authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.