Ambulance crash in Morang, driver dies

KATHMANDU: An ambulance accident on the Koshi Highway in Budhiganga Municipality-3, Morang, has resulted in the death of the driver.

The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Ashish Rai, originally from Panchawati-4, Udayapur, and currently residing in Budhiganga-2, Morang.

The accident occurred around 10:45 PM on Saturday when an ambulance, with the registration number Ko 1 Cha 4774, belonging to Manmaya Smriti Foundation, lost control while traveling from south to north.

The vehicle crashed into a road divider.

Ashish Rai, who sustained severe injuries in the crash, succumbed to his wounds during treatment at the Birat Teaching Hospital, Ganga Chowk.

The police have initiated further investigations into the incident.