25-Year-Old Woman Dies in Scooter Accident in Kamaladi, Kathmandu

Kathmandu – A tragic scooter accident in Kamaladi on Thursday morning claimed the life of 25-year-old Samiksha Rijal from Udaypur’s Triyuga Municipality-13. According to SP Deepak Giri of the Valley Traffic Police Office, the incident occurred near Pragya Bhawan around 2:30 AM when Rijal lost control of her scooter (Ba. Pr. 02-034 Pa 3458) and collided with an electric pole169.

Key Details:

• Victim: Samiksha Rijal, a resident of Vanasthali, Kathmandu, originally from Udaypur.

• Cause of Accident: The scooter veered out of control and hit a pole. Rijal sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Trauma Centre, where she succumbed during treatment19.

• Investigation: The Maligaun Police Circle is investigating the incident1.

Context:

This accident highlights recurring road safety issues in Kathmandu, particularly involving two-wheelers. Authorities have yet to confirm whether speeding or road conditions contributed to the crash69.

Sources: Ratopati | Nepal Khabar | Kathmandu Today