Limestone-loaded tipper-hit claims teenager

By Republica
Published: November 26, 2018 01:41 PM

UDAYAPUR, Nov 26:  A teenager died after being rammed by a tipper at Chuhade of Triyuga Muncicpality-7 in the district on Sunday night.

The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Sonam Rai of Triyuga Municipality-7, according to Udayapur District Police Office.

The accident took place when the tipper, Ba 3 Kha 6115, struck Rai at Chuhade while it was heading to Dhanusha carrying limestone from Udayapur Rural Municipality -4.

Cosmos Cement Industries P. Ltd., which is based in Dhanusha, has been transporting cement from Udayapur for a long time.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Chandra Dev Rai, incharge of Udayapur District Police Office, they have taken the tipper and its driver under control and are investing the case.