At least 10 killed as passenger vehicle plunges off steep slope in Nepal
A passenger vehicle accident in Nepal's Makawanpur district resulted in at least 10 deaths and five injuries. The vehicle plunged 500 meters down a steep slope while traveling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing challenges of road safety and infrastructure in mountainous regions of Nepal.
Kathmandu At least 10 people were killed and five others injured on Thursday (November 12, 2026) when a passenger vehicle plunged down a steep slope in Nepal's Bagmati province, according to media reports. The accident occurred at around 5.45 a.m. in the Makawanpur district.
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