Seven Injured, Four Seriously, in Auto-Rickshaw–Motorcycle Collision in Kailali

Dhangadhi: Seven people were injured in a collision between an auto-rickshaw and a motorcycle near Wandevi Temple in Godawari Municipality-4, Kailali. Four of the injured are in serious condition, while three have sustained moderate injuries.

The accident involved an auto-rickshaw (Sudurpaschim Province 01-001 Ha 8633) traveling from Attariya towards Godawari and a motorcycle (Sudurpaschim Province 01-009 Pa 93) coming from the opposite direction.

The motorcycle rider, 36-year-old Niraj Rawat of Godawari Municipality-1, Kailali, and the pillion rider, 46-year-old Bharat Budha of Godawari Municipality-6 (Lalpur), sustained head injuries and are in serious condition, according to police.

The auto-rickshaw driver, 38-year-old Ganesh Ale of Godawari Municipality-6 (Lalpur), sustained injuries to his head, chest and other parts of his body. Another passenger, 31-year-old Bhim Bahadur Mahatara Chhetri, originally from Bardiya and currently visiting his in-laws’ home in Khanidanda, Chure Rural Municipality-5, Kailali, also sustained injuries to his head and body. Both are in serious condition.

The other injured individuals are Bhim Bahadur’s 30-year-old wife, Menuka Mahatara; their one-and-a-half-year-old son, Rhythm Mahatara; and 40-year-old Chandra Bahadur Rana of Chure Rural Municipality-5, Kailali.

Menuka sustained injuries to her head, right leg and body, while Rhythm suffered injuries to his left eye and abdomen. Chandra Bahadur sustained injuries to his head and right arm. All three are reported to be in moderate condition.

Police were informed of the accident at 7:00 PM and dispatched a team to the scene. The injured were subsequently taken to Nisarga Hospital in Dhangadhi for treatment.

Both the auto-rickshaw and the motorcycle have been taken into custody by the Malakheti Area Police Office.