KATHMANDU: A road accident in Chitwan this morning resulted in the death of a motorcyclist, Jeevan Magrati. The collision occurred at Shanti Chowk, Ratnanagar Municipality-3, when a container truck carrying chicken feed from Birgunj hit Magrati's motorcycle, which was coming from the opposite direction.

Magrati, a resident of ward no. 15 of the same municipality, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a local hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he passed away during treatment, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Bheshraj Rizal.

The truck involved in the accident, bearing the number plate Na. 8 Kha. 2818, was being driven by 36-year-old Shyamsundar Sahini from Gadimai Municipality-5, Bara.

Following the incident, the police arrested Sahini and are investigating the circumstances of the accident.