One Dies in Bus Collision in Sarlahi

24 Baishakh, Sarlahi – A fatal accident occurred near Khila in Haripurva Municipality-9, Sarlahi, when a bus struck a motorbike resulting in the death of a 36-year-old man. The deceased has been identified by police as Shyam Thakur, popularly known as Pappu, a resident of Kantibazar, Gaushala Municipality-12, Mahottari.

According to police reports, on Thursday morning, a bus bearing registration number Ga 1 Kha 9467 collided with a motorcycle registered as Na 48 Pa 470. Thakur sustained serious injuries in the accident and was rushed to Provincial Hospital Malangwa for treatment. However, hospital doctors declared him dead, said Saroj Rai, Deputy Superintendent of Police and spokesperson for the Sarlahi District Police Office.

The police have taken into custody the bus and its owner, 27-year-old Manish Kumar Mahto from Parsa Rural Municipality-2, who was involved in the incident. Meanwhile, the bus driver, 45-year-old Badri Mandal from Salempur, Kawilasimunicipality-10, is still at large. Authorities have confirmed that further investigations into the case are ongoing.