A 30-year-old motorcyclist died in Sarlahi district after his motorcycle was struck by a van. The accident occurred on the Nawalpur-Malangwa road section in Haripur Municipality-8, Jagatpur, on Saturday morning.
Details of the Collision
The victim has been identified as Arvind Sah, a 30-year-old resident of Ganeshpur in Malangawa Municipality-7. The collision occurred around 8:15 AM when a van, with registration number Na 1 Ja 6308, travelling from Nawalpur towards Malangwa, collided with Sah’s motorcycle, bearing registration number Madhesh Province 02-010 Pa 2221, which was coming from the opposite direction.
Sah sustained severe injuries in the impact and was rushed to the Provincial Hospital in Malangwa for treatment. Doctors pronounced him dead during the course of treatment.
Driver in Custody, Investigation Underway
The driver of the van, identified as 33-year-old Najamudin Baitha, who had been out of contact following the accident, has come forward and is in police custody. Police have seized both vehicles involved in the collision and are conducting further investigations into the incident.
Road Safety Concerns in Madhesh Province
The incident in Sarlahi highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in Madhesh Province. Official data indicates a worrying trend in traffic accidents within the province. In the fiscal year 2080/81, as many as 62 people lost their lives in road accidents in Sarlahi. Furthermore, up to the end of Chaitra in the fiscal year 2081/82, 622 traffic accidents were reported in the province, resulting in 37 deaths and 1,101 injuries. These statistics underscore the critical need for improved road safety measures.
In response to these challenges, various stakeholders in Madhesh Province have been organizing programs aimed at enhancing road safety awareness. The Provincial Road Act, 2076, was enacted with the intention of addressing road upgrades and safety. Despite these efforts, traffic accidents continue to occur, indicating that further comprehensive interventions are necessary.
Open Questions
While the police are investigating the detailed cause of the accident, further information regarding the van driver Najamudin Baitha’s address and his specific role in the incident is still awaited. The detailed circumstances leading to the collision will be clarified through the ongoing investigation.
