Passenger EV plunges 500 metres off road in Makwanpur

Summary

A passenger electric vehicle plunged about 500 metres off the road at Chisapani Gadhi in Makwanpur’s Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6 on Thursday morning. Rescue teams from police, the Armed Police Force and the Nepali Army were deployed, while the condition of those on board remained unconfirmed.

Key Points
  • A passenger EV plunged around 500 metres off the road at Chisapani Gadhi in Makwanpur district on Thursday morning.
  • The vehicle was travelling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi with an estimated 13 to 14 people on board, including the driver.
  • Rescue teams from the Area Police Office, District Police Office, Armed Police Force and Nepali Army were mobilised for the operation.
  • Police said the condition of the passengers and the extent of damage were yet to be confirmed.
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