Two people died when a motorcycle met with an accident at Bharatpur Municipality-2, Narayangadh at 1:20 am this morning.

The deceased have been identified as Rabin Thapa, 26, of Gaindakot-5, Congresschowk, Nawalpur and pillion rider Purnabahadur Gurung, 40, of Dudhpokhari-6, Lamjung.

“Two people severely injured in the bike accident this morning, breathed their last while undergoing treatment in Bharatpur,” said, Bheshraj Bhusal, deputy superintendent of police in Chitwan. “The motorcycle en route to Pokhara bus park from Sahidchowk overturned near Lilachowk.”

Thapa succumbed to the injuries at 1:54 am and Gurung passed away at 2:02 am while receiving treatment at Chitwan Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, the police said.