10 Killed as Passenger Vehicle Plunges 500 Metres in Nepal
· World · Times of India, The Hindu
At least 10 people were killed and five others injured on Thursday when a passenger vehicle plunged 500 metres down a steep slope in Nepal's Makawanpur district. The vehicle was carrying around 15 passengers from Kathmandu to Sarlahi when the accident occurred at approximately 5:45am. The dead include three women, two girls, and five men whose identities have not yet been established. The injured were transported to Hetauda Hospital for medical treatment. A seven-member rescue team was deployed to the site following the crash.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights persistent road safety challenges along mountainous terrain in Nepal, where passenger transport accidents frequently result in heavy casualties.
Read the original report — Times of India
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