Student killed after being hit by school van

Kathmandu, June 16: A student has died after a school van hit her inside the compound of Edify International School in Kalanki, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-14.

Nine-year-old Sonakshi Yadav, a resident of Kuleshwor, Kathmandu, died, in the unfortunate incident that took place on Monday, said District Police Range Kathmandu spokesperson Apil Raj Bohara.

Seriously injured in the accident, Yadav died during treatment at Shaheed Memorial Hospital, Kalankit. Six persons were injured in the accident and of them five are undergoing treatment at Nepal National Hospital and one at Vayodha Hospital, Balkhu.

The driver of the van was also injured in the accident and is undergoing treatment at Vayodha Hospital, Balkhu, according to police. The police said that the necessary investigation is underway regarding the accident.