SARLAHI: One person has been injured after being hit by a vehicle carrying Minister for Urban Development Prabhu Sha.

Bacchu Tamang, a 35-year-old resident of Lalbandi Municipality- 8, Chandrapur, was injured when a vehicle carrying Minister Sha, Na 1 Jha 3842, hit him at Hariwan along the East-West Highway.

According to police, Tamang has received injuries in his hips and legs and is undergoing treatment at the local Swabhiman Hospital.

Sarlahi Police Spokesperson Madan Kunwar said that Tamang was hit by Minister Sah’s vehicle.

The vehicle fled the scene after the accident, police said.