CHITWAN: Two persons lost their lives when a tanker hit the motorcycle they were riding on at Jhurjhure in east Chitwan on Thursday night.

Police have identified the deceased as 34-year-old Sukaman Syangtan of Chhatiwan, Makawanpur and 29-year-old Prem Bahadur Moktan of Jitpursimara Sub-Metropolis-16 in Bara district.

The tanker (Na 3 Kha 8539) en route from Chitwan to Makawanpur rammed the motorcycle (Ga 5 Pa 6260) heading in the same direction, from behind, injuring the two-wheeler riders.

Syangtan and Moktan, who were fatally injured in the accident, died on the way to Bharatpur Hospital, police said.

Meanwhile, police have impounded the tanker and detained its driver for necessary action and further investigation into the case.