Scooter rider dies in tipper crash
Moments later, a tipper truck (Province 3–01–003 Ka 6291) approaching from behind struck the scooter, causing severe injuries to its rider.
KATHMANDU: A scooter rider was killed and a motorcyclist injured in a multi-vehicle accident near the Kamalbinayak bus park in Bhaktapur on Thursday.
According to Bhaktapur Police Chief and Superintendent of Police Surya Bahadur Khadka, the accident occurred when a motorcycle (Ba 55 Pa 1745) heading from Kamalbinayak toward Chyamasingh lost control and fell onto the road.
The fallen motorcycle then collided with a scooter (Bagmati Province 02–020 Pa 1168) traveling in the same direction.
Moments later, a tipper truck (Province 3–01–003 Ka 6291) approaching from behind struck the scooter, causing severe injuries to its rider.
The scooter rider, identified as 26-year-old Bimal Banmala of Bhaktapur Municipality–8, was rushed to Bhaktapur Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
The injured motorcyclist, 24-year-old Rajesh Banmala of Inachok, Bhaktapur Municipality–7, is currently receiving treatment at B&B Hospital in Lalitpur.
His condition is reported to be stable.
Police said the tipper driver initially fled the scene but was later arrested.
The driver has been identified as 25-year-old Rajkumar Majhi of Sindhupalchowk.
An investigation into the incident is underway, and all three vehicles involved have been taken into custody at the Jagati Police Circle.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially in busy urban areas, to prevent such tragic accidents.
