All 11 victims of an electric vehicle (EV) accident in Chisapani Gadhi, Bhimphedi Rural Municipality, Makwanpur, have been identified.
The victims include six males, two females, and three girls, all from Sarlahi district, as reported by the District Police Office, Makwanpur.
The EV, carrying 17 people including the driver, fell down a steep hillside for about 500 meters.
All 11 Victims Identified
The driver, Rabishankar Kumar Mandal, is a man in his 30s from Kabilasi Municipality 8, Sarlahi.
The other 10 victims from Sundarpur Tole, Chakraghatta Rural Municipality 4, Sarlahi are:
- Bikesh Yadav, 26
- Poonam Yadav, 35
- Diksha Yadav, 7
- Dipika Yadav, 5
- Anu Kumari Yadav, 10
- Guddu Yadav, approximately 35
- Gayatri Devi, 30
- Ramdular Yadav, 25
- Subodh Yadav, 24
- Rohan Yadav, 15
Deputy Superintendent of Police Madhav Kafle confirmed their identities.
Six Injured Passengers Identified
Six injured passengers were admitted to Hetauda Hospital, and their identities have been confirmed.
Among them, Mukesh Yadav, a man in his 30s, and five year old Saksham Kumar Yadav were discharged after treatment. Mukesh had head and back injuries, while Saksham suffered internal injuries.
Three year old Sujan Yadav, with head and face injuries, was referred to Mediciti Hospital in Kathmandu.
Devendra Rai (Bechu), around 31, sustained head injuries and was referred to Manakamana Hospital in Bharatpur.
Another injured passenger, 26 year old Devendra Rai, suffered head injuries and injuries to both legs. He was discharged after treatment.
The sixth injured passenger, 14 month old Sudip Yadav, was found injured and admitted to Hetauda Hospital, then referred to Mediciti Hospital in Kathmandu.
Vehicle Fell Off Road for About 500 Meters
The accident occurred Thursday morning when the electric passenger vehicle, carrying 17 people, fell off the road, descending approximately 500 meters in Chisapani Gadhi, Makwanpur.
All 11 deceased were found at the accident scene, while six injured passengers were taken to the hospital.
The police have confirmed all victims’ identities, and families in Sarlahi are mourning their losses.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of traveling on hazardous mountain roads. No details have been provided about the cause of the accident.