The death toll from the tragic electric vehicle (EV) accident in Bhimphedi, Makwanpur has increased to 14, as rescue teams recovered three more bodies on Thursday afternoon.
The accident occurred when the electric passenger vehicle was descending from Kathmandu to Sarlahi and plunged about 700 meters down a steep slope in Chisapani Gadhi, Bhimphedi Rural Municipality 6.
Three Additional Bodies Found
Rescue teams had previously recovered 11 bodies, which were sent to Hetauda Hospital. The three newly discovered bodies were found at the accident site, bringing the total confirmed deaths to 14.
Details of the Incident
The incident took place on Thursday morning around 6:10 am on the Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Kathmandu road. While traveling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi, the passenger EV fell approximately 700 meters down the slope in Chisapani Gadhi. There were 20 individuals on board, including the driver, according to police and security officials.
Injuries and Hospital Updates
Six passengers were injured in the accident. Three of them were treated and released from Hetauda Hospital. The released individuals include 33 year old Mukesh Yadav, five year old Saksham Kumar Yadav, and 26 year old Devendra Yadav from Sundarpur Tole, Chakraghatta Rural Municipality 4, Sarlahi.
The remaining three injured passengers were referred to hospitals in Chitwan. They include three year old Sujan Yadav, 31 year old Devendra Rai Yadav, and 16 month old Sudip Yadav. Devendra Rai Yadav is in critical condition, while the others are stable.
Families of the victims are in shock following the incident. Authorities are focused on recovering bodies and identifying the new victims.