Youth killed as tipper falls off Dakshinkali road

KATHMNADU: A youth died on the spot while he was trying his hand at driving a tipper in Ramche of Dakshinkali Municipality-15 on the southern outskirts of Kathmandu on Monday.

Kumar Tamang (18), assistant to the driver of the tipper (Ba 3 Kha 7342) died as the vehicle skidded off the road and fell around 300 metres down.

The vehicle was parked on the roadside and the driver was absent in the scene, according to police.

Meanwhile local police are investigating into the case.