A nine year old boy has tragically died following a collision with an Indian registered gas tanker in Bhaitepati, Banepa Municipality 13, on Saturday morning. The boy’s parents were also injured in the incident.
The crash occurred as the gas tanker was heading toward Banepa from Kathmandu. The motorcycle, with the registration number Ba. Pra. 02071 Pa 7063, was traveling in the same direction.
The child was critically injured and pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital. The police have arrested the gas tanker driver for questioning.
Child Identified After Hospitalization
The deceased boy has been identified as Juwas, the son of Chandra Budhathoki, as reported by the police.
Despite medical efforts, the child could not be saved due to severe injuries.
This incident has brought immense grief to the family, and the police are actively investigating the accident’s cause.
Parents Injured in the Incident
In addition to the boy, his parents sustained injuries in the crash.
They are currently receiving care at Scheer Memorial Hospital in Banepa, according to reports.
However, the police have not provided further details regarding the parents’ injuries.
Driver of the Gas Tanker Detained
The police have detained the driver of the Indian registered gas tanker. They are investigating the reasons behind the collision.
The investigation aims to uncover the circumstances of the crash and determine if the driver can be held criminally liable for the child’s death.
As of now, the police have not released any information regarding the factors that led to the collision.