A truck driver died in a tragic accident in Makwanpur on Wednesday afternoon when his vehicle overturned while transporting stones.

The truck, with registration number BA 2 K 6664, was heading towards Sukora when it lost control near Khotarkhani in the Sukora area of Makwanpur. The driver, identified as Devendra Lungwa, died instantly at the scene.

According to the police, the preliminary investigations suggested that the vehicle rolled over due to brake failure.

The body has been sent for post-mortem, and the investigation is ongoing.