Bhimphedi crash: Chhath hearths go cold as Sundarpur awaits bodies
Summary
Fourteen people, including 13 from Sundarpur, were killed when an electric Hiace crashed at Chisapani in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6 of Makwanpur while families were returning home for Chhath. The tragedy has left Sundarpur in mourning, with several children orphaned and many homes waiting for the bodies of their loved ones.
Key Points
- An electric Hiace carrying families home for Chhath crashed at Chisapani in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6 of Makwanpur, killing 14 people and injuring six.
- Most of the victims were from Sundarpur in Sarlahi, including pregnant women, children and multiple members of the same families.
- The accident has turned Chhath preparations in Sundarpur into mourning, with families waiting for the bodies of their relatives.
- The crash has also raised questions about passenger overload, vehicle safety and driver responsibility during festival travel.
