Three die in motorcycle accident in Nuwakot

TRISHULI: Three persons died after a motorcycle plunged about 100 metres off the road at Bidur Municipality-9 in Nuwakot district on Monday

TRISHULI: Three persons died after a motorcycle plunged about 100 metres off the road at Bidur Municipality-9 in Nuwakot district on Monday.

The deceased have been identified as Buddhiman Tamang, 47, of Khaniyabas Rural Municipality, Dhading, and Sunita Thapamagar, 27, and Binda Thapamagar, 31, of Bidur Municipality-13, Nuwakot. Tamang was riding the motorcycle.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Ekbal Hawari of the District Police Office, Nuwakot, the accident occurred at Khadkathok when the motorcycle (Ba 99 Pa 8202), travelling from Bhairamkot towards Trishuli, veered off the road and plunged down the slope.

All three victims were rushed to Trishuli Hospital for treatment, but doctors declared them dead on arrival.