Bus hit kills minor in Tanahun

DAMAULI: A five-year-old girl died after a bus hit her at Benikot of Byas Municipality-12 in Tanahun district on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Roshani BK.

According to District Police Office, Tanahun, the bus (Na 5 Kha 6119) heading from Pokhari Bhanjyang to Damauli hit BK.

Subsequently, the critically injured BK was rushed to Manipal Teaching Hospital (MTH), Pokhara after being unable to get the treatment at Ratnahari Hospital in Damauli. She breathed her last during her treatment at the MTH.

Meanwhile, police have impounded the vehicle and held the driver in custody for further investigation.