DAMAK, DECEMBER 29

Three people were killed when a motorcycle they were traveling on crashed into a tree in Damak Municipality-2 in Jhapa last night.

According to the Area Police Office, Damak, the incident occurred when the motorcycle (Pra 1-02-043 Pa 6926) lost control and collided with a tree along the inner road of Bhangbari, killing all three on the spot.

The deceased have been identified as the motorcycle rider Anil BK, 23, from Chisapani-4, Khotang, and pillion riders Kishan Senchuri, 19, from Rapti-4, Chitwan and Anil Lamgade, 19, from Bhuikhola, Taplejung.

They were the artisans at Damak-based goldsmith.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Nawaraj Karki, further investigation into the case is underway.