One person was killed in a road accident that took place at Chisapani in Bardaghat-2 of Nawalparasi on the East-West Highway this morning.

The deceased has been identified as Amrit Gurung,20, of Dumkibas. The accident took place when a scooter that Gurung was pillion riding hit a stationary tractor (Lu.1Ta.7402) parked on the road, according to District Police Office, Nawalparasi. Gurung died during treatment at Chitwan Medical College.

Anga Raj Gurung,19, who was riding the scooter, was seriously injured and is undergoing treatment, police said.