The early-morning journey from Kathmandu toward Sarlahi ended in tragedy when the transit vehicle veered off course in Makawanpur district. Carrying around 15 passengers, the vehicle dropped an estimated 500 metres down an incline at roughly 5:45 a.m. on Thursday. Emergency responders rescued five surviving individuals and immediately transferred them to Hetauda Hospital for necessary medical treatment.
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Five surviving passengers were transported to Hetauda Hospital to receive urgent medical…: Five surviving passengers were transported to Hetauda Hospital to receive urgent medical care.
The 10 deceased victims consisted of five men, three women, and two young girls.: The 10 deceased victims consisted of five men, three women, and two young girls.
Official authorities had not yet established the identities of the deceased victims follo…: Official authorities had not yet established the identities of the deceased victims following the accident.
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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 people and injuring five others.
The deceased included three women, two girls and five men, the report said, adding that their identities were yet to be established.
The injured were taken to Hetauda Hospital for treatment, The Kathmandu Post reported.
A seven-member rescue team was deployed to the accident site following reports of the crash, it added.
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