INARUWA, Oct 2: A couple died in a road accident in Sunsari district along east-west highway on Sunday.
The deceased have been identified as Mohammad Ali Hussein of Lohajara-8 in Saptari district and his wife Noorjahan Khatun, according to the District Police Office, Sunsari.
The accident took place when the motorcycle, Sa 3 Pa 1187, heading towards east from west and the van, Sa 1 Ja 338, coming from opposite direction collided with each other at Madhesa-4 in the district.
Hussein died on the spot while Khatun breathed her last while undergoing treatment Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. Police have arrested the van driver and impounded the vehicle.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Binod Ghimire, said that further investigation into the case was underway. RSS
Couple killed in a road mishap
