Two siblings died when a cycle they were riding was hit by a jeep at Pipari, Deukhuri along the East-West Highway on Wednesday.

According to police, a 35-year-old woman and her 16-year-old sister of Jhimruk Rural Municipality, Pyuthan who were currently living in Rapti Rural Municipality-8 died in the accident.

The jeep hit the cycle at Rapti-8, injuring them seriously.

The 35-year-old woman was declared dead by Lamahi Hospital. The girl was taken to the Rupandehi-based Crimson Hospital where medics pronounced her dead, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Janak Bahadur Malla, information officer of Dang District Police Office.

Malla said they are investigating the incident after impounding the vehicle. He said the jeep driver is on the run and a manhunt to nab him is underway.