A man died after a car bearing an Indian registration number plate hit a motorbike he was riding on at Simaltandi in Khairhani Municipality-9 of Chitwan.

The deceased has been identified as Bishwas Gurung (21) of Kalika Municipality-4 currently residing at Khairhani Municipality-8.

Police said that the incident occurred when the car (JH 01 DX 7739) heading towards Narayangarh from Lothar hit the motorbike (Bagmati Province 03-005 Pa 2669) coming from the opposite direction.

Critically injured in the incident, Gurung was rushed to the Purano Medical College but breathed his last during the course of treatment last night.

Police said that they have impounded the car and arrested its driver for investigation.