Darchula,July 8(RSS): A 15-year-old girl died after being struck by a falling rock here this morning.

The District Police Office, Darchula has confirmed the death of Madhabi Bhatta, daughter of Kashiram Bhatta of Dethala of Shailyashikhar Municipality-2 in the incident occurred at around 8:00 am at Dhaulebagar.

The girl was on her way to school when a rock hit her, killing her on the spot. She was the ninth grader at the local Shree Satya Prakash Secondary School, Dethala. Further investigations into the incident are underway.