Death toll of Bhimphedi passenger van accident reaches 14

Summary

The death toll from a passenger van accident at Chisapani Gadhi in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6, Makwanpur, has risen to 14. Eleven victims have been identified, and six people were injured when the EV Hiace plunged about 500 metres down a steep slope on the Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Kathmandu road section.

Key Points
  • The death toll from the passenger van accident in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6, Makwanpur, has reached 14.
  • Eleven of the deceased have been identified, while three remain unidentified.
  • Five members of the same family were among the victims, along with the driver.
  • Six people were injured; three were discharged after treatment and three were referred to Kathmandu and Chitwan.
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