The deceased has been identified as Prakash Kharel, 25, of Gulmi district, currently living in Thapagaun, Kathmandu, according to Baneshwor Police Circle.[break]
The accident took place when a motorcycle heading towards Maitighar from Bijuli Bazaar hit Kharel and afterwards a micro bus (Ba 3 Kha 5552) trampled upon Kharel.
He succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Norvic International Hospital.
The body of the deceased has been sent to Tribhuwan Teaching Hospital for post mortem, informed the Police Circle.
According to Head Constable of the Police Circle, Binaya Bhujel, police have arrested motorcyclist and microbus driver Pramod Bista and Kishor Koirala and impounded the vehicles.
Investigation into the case is underway, informed police.
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