10 killed, 5 injured as vehicle plunges 700 meters in Makawanpur

Summary

Ten people were killed and five others injured when a vehicle plunged about 700 meters off the road at Chisapani Gadhi in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6, Makawanpur. Rescue operations are underway with teams from the Armed Police Force, Nepal Army and Nepal Police at the scene.

Key Points
  • A vehicle traveling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi fell about 700 meters off the road at Chisapani Gadhi in Makawanpur.
  • Ten of the 15 people in the vehicle died and five others were injured.
  • Rescue teams from the Armed Police Force, Nepal Army and Nepal Police were deployed to the accident site.
  • Authorities said further details about the crash are still awaited.
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