18 Nov, Kathmandu:

A motorcyclist died in a road accident at Tinkune, Kathmandu, on Friday afternoon.

The deceased has been identified as Hari Gopal Shrestha, 47, of Nala-3 in Kavre district.

The accident took place when a bus (Ba 3 Kha 2056) hit the motorcycle (Ba 2 Pa 4338). Police said that Shrestha died while undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital, Minbhawan.

Police have impounded the bus and is searching for the absconding driver.