A 72-year-old woman died after being hit by a tourist bus at Surya Binayak Chowk in Bhaktapur.
The deceased has been identified as Dil Maya Shrestha of Dhudhpati, Bhaktapur-1.
The bus (Ba 1 Pa 1551) was en route to Jagati from Sallaghari when the tragedy occurred.
Critically injured in the incident, Shrestha was rushed to the Dr. Iwamura Hospital where she breathed her last during the course of treatment, the Metropolitan Police Range, Bhaktapur said.
Police said that they have impounded the bus and arrested its driver Binod Karki (29) of Sangachowkgadhi, Chautara, Sindhupalchok and currently residing at Balaju, Kathmandu for investigation.
Police said that they are looking into the case.
