Sindhuli, November 6, 2026 — A truck caught fire after colliding with a scooter in Bhiman, Sindhuli, on Friday, leaving two scooter riders injured and destroying approximately 80 percent of the goods carried by the truck.
The truck, bearing registration number Province 1-02-002-Kha 1236, was travelling from Kathmandu to Itahari carrying goods for Krishna Transport when it collided with the scooter and caught fire.
The injured scooter riders have been identified as Hemraj Bakhrel and Srijana Adhikari. According to Sindhuli District Hospital, Bakhrel is in stable condition and is receiving treatment after being admitted to the hospital. Hospital officials said preparations were underway to send Adhikari to Kathmandu for further treatment.
Meanwhile, Ashish Gajurel, chairperson of the Infrastructure Development Committee under the House of Representatives, expressed serious concern over the accident.
After receiving information about the incident, Gajurel contacted the concerned authorities to obtain details and instructed the local Area Police Office to investigate the accident and proceed in accordance with prevailing laws.
He also contacted the chief of the district hospital to receive direct updates on the injured people’s health and treatment arrangements.
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Gajurel wished both injured riders a speedy recovery and called on the concerned authorities to ensure an impartial investigation, appropriate medical care for the injured and effective implementation of the legal process.