A woman has died and five others are injured following a collision between a motorcycle and a scooter in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City 15, Kailali.
The accident occurred around 7 PM on Thursday near the Jyoti Oil Store, when a motorcycle heading towards Phulbari collided with a scooter coming from the opposite direction.
The motorcycle is registered as Se 4 Pa 4585, while the scooter bears the registration Su Pra 02003 Pa 8155, according to police.
Woman Dies While Receiving Treatment
The scooter rider, 35 year old Sushila Bam from Taranagar, Dhangadhi 5, sustained serious injuries and died while being treated at Maya Metro Hospital on Friday morning, reported Police Inspector Kailash Bista from the District Police Office.
Five Injured in Collision
Five other individuals were injured in the incident.
The motorcycle rider, 26 year old Praveen Chaudhary from Dhangadhi 14, along with his 22 year old wife Anjali and their seven year old daughter Mamata, were hurt.
Additionally, Saroj Malla, 24, and her 22 year old sister Babita Malla, who were also on the scooter, suffered injuries.
Their conditions are reported as stable to moderate, according to police.
Police Impound Vehicles
Both vehicles have been impounded by the police.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision, as stated by the District Police Office.
This incident underscores the critical need for improved road safety for motorcyclists and scooter riders in Nepal.