Woman killed in Biratnagar accident

BIRATNAGAR: A woman died after the motorcycle she was riding pillion was hit by an India-registered lorry, at Shiva Mandir Chok in Biratnagar of Morang on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Manisha Basnet (35) of Biratchok, Koshi Hairachha-3 of Morang district.

The lorry (NLO 0136) which was coming from Jagbani of India had hit the motorcycle (Ko 7 Pa 4520), killing Basnet on the spot.

Police have impounded the vehicle and arrested the lorry driver for further investigation.