KATHMANDU: A driver died after a cement-laden truck met with an accident at Ghansikuwa in Byas Municipality-12 of Tanahun along the Prithvi Highway.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Dwarika Prasad Ghimire identified the deceased as 30-year-old Sanjeev Magar from Siddhalek Rural Municipality-6, Dhading. The truck’s assistant, Pradeep BK, was also injured in the incident.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the truck, with registration number Lu 2 Kha 154, was heading towards Damauli from Dumre when the driver lost control. The vehicle subsequently veered off the road and fell about 20 meters. Police stated that the truck remains at the accident site and efforts are underway to recover it.
