Two persons died in a motorbike accident at Bhaunee in Belbari Municipality-10 of Morang district on Saturday.

The deceased have been identified as bike rider Rajesh Dhimal (25) and pillion rider Anil Chaudhary (24) of Sundarharaicha Municipality 11, Morang.

Police said that the incident occurred when the two-wheeler (Ko 10 Pa 3599) heading towards west from east hit either a parked truck or a tractor last night.

Police said that they have impounded both the vehicles and arrested their drivers for investigation.

Critically injured in the incident, the duo were taken to the Birat Nursing Home and Biratnagar Hospital in Biratnagar.

Chaudhary breathed his last during the course of treatment at around 9: 30 pm yesterday while Dhimal died at around 6 am on Sunday.

Police said that they are looking into the case.