Falling stone kills elderly man during road repair in Khotang
Summary
A 71-year-old man, Bal Bahadur Rai, died after being hit by a falling stone during road maintenance work in Khotang's Halesi Tuwachung Municipality.
Key Points
- A 71-year-old man named Bal Bahadur Rai died when struck by a falling stone during road repair work in Khotang.
- The incident occurred at Chyasmitar Dalphu in Ward 3 of Halesi Tuwachung Municipality.
- The stone was dislodged by a JCB excavator involved in the repair work.
- The excavator and its driver, Kewal Magar, have been taken into police custody.