Three people were killed when a motorcycle they were traveling in met with an accident at an inner road of Bhangbari of Damak municipality-2 in Jhapa last night.According to the Area Police Office, Damak, the three died on the spot as the motorcycle (Pra 1-02-043 Pa 6926) smashed a tree after the rider lost control over the vehicle.

The deceased have been identified as the motorcycle rider Anil BK, 23, from Chisapani-4, Khotang, and pillion riders Kishan Senchuri, 19, from Rapti-4, Chitwan and Anil Lamgade, 19, from Bhuikhola, Taplejung. They died on the spot. They were the artisans at a goldsmith’s at Damak.According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Nawaraj Karki, further investigation into the case is underway.