A passenger vehicle carrying 15 commuters plunged roughly 500 metres down a precipitous mountain slope in central Nepal early Thursday morning, killing 10 occupants and critically injuring five others.
The disaster unfolded at approximately 5:45 a.m. in the Makawanpur district of Bagmati province as the vehicle navigated the transit corridor linking Kathmandu to Sarlahi. The impact was catastrophic. The vehicle lost control along the hillside route, hurtling half a kilometre down into the rugged ravine below.
First responders confirmed that five men, three women, and two young girls suffered fatal injuries in the drop. Their identities remain unconfirmed as emergency teams continue verification procedures.
Five passengers survived the fall.
Rescue workers pulled the injured survivors from the wreckage and rushed them directly to Hetauda Hospital for emergency trauma treatment. A specialized seven-member rescue contingent was dispatched to the descent site shortly after the incident was reported, securing the crash zone and retrieving the remains of the victims.
| Incident Parameter | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Makawanpur District, Bagmati Province, Nepal |
| Route | Kathmandu to Sarlahi |
| Time of Incident | Thursday, approximately 5:45 AM |
| Total Occupants | Approximately 15 passengers |
| Fatalities | 10 (5 men, 3 women, 2 girls) |
| Injured Survivors | 5 passengers |
| Primary Medical Facility | Hetauda Hospital |
| Emergency Deployment | 7-member specialized rescue team |
Local authorities in Makawanpur have initiated technical and site inquiries to determine the mechanical and environmental factors that caused the vehicle to veer off the mountain road, with identification of the victims and updates on the survivors' clinical status expected later in the day.