A motorcyclist died after being hit by a microbus at Lazimpat in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

The deceased has been identified as Prakash Tamang, 28.

Critically injured in the incident, Tamang breathed his last during the course of treatment at the Trauma Centre, police said.

Pillion rider Saju Thapa, 23, who was injured in the incident, is receiving treatment at the same health facility.

The microbus (Ba 2 Kha 2068) hit the motorbike (Ba 64 Pa 9284) this morning.

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