10 killed as passenger vehicle plunges 500 metres down slope in Nepal
At least 10 people were killed and five injured when a passenger vehicle plunged 500 meters down a slope in Nepal's Makawanpur district. Rescue teams were deployed to the site to assist the victims.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing risks associated with mountainous road travel in Nepal and the need for improved infrastructure and safety standards.
At least 10 people were killed and five others injured on Thursday after a passenger vehicle plunged down a steep slope in Nepal's Makawanpur district in Bagmati province, according to media reports.The accident took place at around 5:45am when the vehicle, carrying around 15 people, was travelling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi, a local newspaper reported.The vehicle reportedly plunged around 500 metres down a steep slope, killing 10…
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