KATHMANDU: A pedestrian died on the spot after being hit by a bus in Kawasoti-3 of Nawalparasi district, on Tuesday.

The identity of the deceased, who seemed to be in his mid-40s, is yet to be ascertained.

The incident had occurred at around 8 pm yesterday, police said.

The Nawalpur-based Area Police Office has impounded the bus (Na 5 Kha 5763) and arrested its driver for further investigation.