A person died and another sustained injuries when a motorbike they were riding on met with an accident at Danda in Ratuwamai Municipality-9 of Morang district on Sunday.

The deceased has been identified as Raj Kumar Sharma (25) of Sunbarsi Municipality-9.

Police said that the incident occurred after Sharma lost control of the bike (Me 4 Pa 4551) at around 5:20 pm yesterday.

Critically injured in the incident, Sharma was rushed to the Rangeli Hospital but doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.

Pillion rider Kishan Kumajar (22) of Arariya Kusakatta, India was injured in the accident, police said.

He is undergoing treatment at the Rangeli Hospital.

Police said that they are investigating the case.