BHADRAPUR: A youth died after his motorcycle was hit by a crane at Duwagadhi, Jhapa on the East-West highway Tuesday night.

The deceased has been identified as Yog Raj Nepal, 32, a resident of Itahari, Sunsari. According to the Area Police Office, Kakarbhitta, Nepal was killed while being taken to hospital in Siliguri, India. The police took the crane and its driver into custody.