The deceased has been identified as motorcyclist Sagar Shrestha, 18, of Manthali Municipality-1, Ramechhap, and pillion rider Raj Kumar Moktan, 25, of Sangachokgadhi Municipality-2, Sindhuplachok. They died on the spot.

They were returning home after celebrating the Nepali New Year at Shailung Rural Municipality in Dolakha, the police said.