BIRGUNJ: Two persons on a motorcycle died on the spot after being hit by a car with an Indian number plate.

The car (BR 05 AR 5151) hit the motorcycle (Na 8 Pa 8863) at around 8:30 pm on Wednesday night, killing two people, police said.

The deceased have been identified as Sital Sah and Naresh Sah, residents of Kalaiya Sub-Metropolis-5.

A speeding car heading towards Birgunj from Kalaiya hit the motorcycle.

Police said that further investigation is underway into the incident.