KATHMANDU: Singer Nishan Bhattarai has died in a vehicular accident.

Bhattarai met with an accident while he was returning home after giving a performance at a Durbar Marg-based restaurant on Monday night.

Critically injured Bhattarai, who was rushed to National Trauma Center, breathed his last in course of treatment.

The cause of accident is not known yet. Police said they are investigating the case.