KATHMANDU: Two persons were injured when a motorcycle they were riding on met with an accident at Manigram, Tilottama Municipality-6 of Rupandehi district on Monday night.

The injured have been identified as the motorcyclist  Rabin Thapa (20) and the pillion rider Keshar Ale, both the residents of Tilottama.

The motorcycle (Lu 2 Pa 8360) met with the accident injuring its riders last night, according to police.

Meanwhile, the injured duo are receiving treatment at the Manigram-based Crimson Hospital.

It has been learned that the motorcyclist was riding under the influence of alcohol.