KATHMANDU: This morning, two trucks collided head-on at Bhateri along the Narayanghat-Mugling road section, resulting in the deaths of both drivers. 

According to Superintendent of Police Bheshraj Rijal, the victims were 24-year-old Mehatab Alam from Uttar Pradesh, India, and 33-year-old Pramod Patel from Birgunj Metropolitan City. Alam was driving a truck (container) from India. 

Both drivers succumbed to their injuries while being treated at Chitwan Medical College. The helper of the Indian truck, Sawan Aahammad, is in critical condition and also receiving treatment at the same hospital.