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In Rautahat, a tragic accident near the Bhuee Bridge has resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The incident occurred when a car with registration number Pr. 2-03-001 and a tipper truck with registration number Ba. 01-025 Ch. 5076 collided head-on while traveling from Nijgadh towards Pathlaiya. The authorities have reported that the collision was severe and resulted in the fatalities of the two individuals.
The deceased have been identified as the driver of the unidentified car and Narayan Hari Sharma from Sarlahi Barhathawa Municipality-15. The accident took place at Pathlaiya-Nijgadh road section located in Ward No. 16 of Jitpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City, approximately 13 kilometers from the incident site.
According to the police, the driver of the tipper truck that caused the collision has fled the scene. A search operation is currently underway to locate the absconding driver. The District Police Office in Bara has confirmed that necessary investigations are being carried out regarding the incident.
***Opinion from Ramesh Khatri, Kansai Nepal News representative: “This unfortunate incident highlights the ongoing road safety challenges in Nepal. It underscores the importance of stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and the need for increased awareness among drivers to prevent such tragedies in the future.”***
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: April 19, 2025 12:00 am
