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Indian killed, another one seriously injured in bike accident

Madhyabindu (Nawalparasi):  An Indian citizen lost his life while another sustained serious injuries in an accident this morning at Triveni in Nawalparasi (Bardghat Susta East)  

Prakash Bharti, a 40-year-old resident of Nichlaul Tol Odawalia in Maharajganj district, India, died on the spot when the motorcycle (56A9212) he was riding fell into Amchurkhola on the inner road section at Sahumara, Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality-6. The motorcycle was heading towards India from Trivenidham.

Similarly, 28-year-old Ashok Rajbhar, also from Nichlaul Tol Odawalia, was seriously injured in the accident. Deputy Superintendent of Police Bed Bahadur Paudel of the District Police Office said that the injured individual is currently receiving treatment at Prithvichandra District Hospital in Bardghat Susta West.