NAWALPARASI: Two motorcyclists died after a tanker hit their motorcycle they were riding at Danda along the East-West Highway in East Nawalparasi on Tuesday.

The deceased have been identified as Yubaraj Ghimire and Pitambar Pathak of Nawalparasi, said police.

The incident took place when the tanker, Ba 3 Kha 9158, carrying milk, hit the motorcycle, Ba 28 Pa 2031, along the East-West Highway in Kawasoti Municipality.