Makwanpur EV crash death toll rises to 14, six from one family killed
Summary
The death toll in the Bhimphedi EV crash in Makwanpur has risen to 14, with six members of the same family among the victims. The microbus was carrying passengers from Kathmandu to Sarlahi for Chhath when it plunged about 500 metres off the road.
Key Points
- The death toll from Thursday morning's electric microbus crash in Makwanpur has risen to 14.
- Six members of the same family, including Punam Devi Yadav and three of her daughters, were among the dead.
- The vehicle was travelling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi for the Chhath festival when it plunged about 500 metres off the road in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6.
- A five-member committee led by Assistant CDO Sheshkanta Paudel has been formed to investigate the crash and submit a report within a week.
