Passenger van plunges off mountain road, killing 10 people. (Img: X)
Kathmandu: At least 10 people were killed and five others injured after a passenger van plunged off a mountain road in Nepal on Thursday. The vehicle reportedly veered off nearly 700 metres (2,300 feet) down the slope.
The incident happened near Bhimphedi village, around 60 km southwest of the national capital, Kathmandu. Police personnel from a nearby station rushed to the spot and shifted the injured people to hospitals for treatment.
Police have launched a probe to establish what led the van to veer off the mountain road. The exact cause of the accident remains unknown.
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Nepal is celebrating the Tihar festival this week, prompting people to travel to their hometowns to spend time with their families.
Road accidents are a major concern in the Himalayan nation. (Img: X)
Road accidents are a major concern in the Himalayan nation, where mountainous terrain, narrow roads, and poorly maintained vehicles and road infrastructure contribute to frequent crashes.
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Last month, at least 14 people were killed, and 16 others injured after a bus carrying dozens of Indian pilgrims plunged off the Prithvi Highway in Nepal. Several people were also believed to be missing following the accident.
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