Two Killed in Road Accident in Jhapa

Two individuals were killed in a road accident on Thursday evening along the Postal Highway at Haldibari Rural Municipality-5 in Jhapa district. The incident occurred when a pick-up van collided with a motorcycle.

Sub-Inspector of Nepal Police Purna Prasad Gautam reported that the crash resulted in the deaths of the motorcyclist and the pillion rider. The victims have been identified as 31-year-old Prem Prasain of Haldibari Rural Municipality-5 and Dikes Karki of Barahakshetra Municipality-10.

“The victims, who sustained critical injuries, were rushed to B and C Hospital in Birtamod, Jhapa, but were pronounced dead upon arrival,” said Sub-Inspector Gautam.

The accident underscores the persistent road safety challenges in the region. Authorities are conducting further investigations to determine the cause of the crash and to prevent similar incidents in the future.