Tragic Road Accident in Nepal Claims Lives of 10 Individuals

A tragic road accident in Nepal's Makawanpur district has led to the loss of 10 lives, including children, and left several others injured. The incident occurred when an electric passenger vehicle fell off a road. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, while data reveals a concerning trend of road fatalities in the country. The World Bank has highlighted the economic impact of road traffic injuries, emphasizing the vulnerability of certain communities. This incident raises urgent questions about road safety measures in Nepal.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 12, 2026, 12:50 IST

Fatal Incident in Makawanpur District

File image shows the wreckage of an EV following a fatal road accident in Nepal(Photo: X)

Kathmandu, Nov 12: A tragic accident in central Nepal's Makawanpur district resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals and left four others injured when an electric passenger vehicle fell off a road on Thursday morning, according to a senior officer from the Armed Police Force (APF).

Superintendent of Police Niwan Kumar Khadka, stationed in the district, reported that the deceased included five men, three women, and two children. The vehicle plunged approximately 700 meters down at Chisapani Gadhi in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6 early Thursday.

Among the injured, two individuals are reported to be in critical condition. The APF noted that the passenger vehicle was transporting 15 people and was en route from Kathmandu to Malangawa, the district headquarters of Sarlahi.

Khadka mentioned that three of the injured are currently receiving medical care at Hetauda Hospital in Bagmati Province.

Following the accident, security personnel were dispatched to the site after receiving early morning reports. Khadka stated that 12 bodies were found scattered in the vicinity, with 10 confirmed dead on the spot. The cause of the accident remains unknown.

Data from Nepal Police indicates that 2,707 individuals lost their lives in road accidents during the 2025-26 fiscal year, which concluded in mid-July. The nation experiences an average of seven fatalities and 82 injuries daily due to road incidents.

A study by the World Bank highlighted that the economic burden of road traffic injuries in Nepal has tripled since 2007, amounting to 1.5% of the country's gross national product.

Road accidents disproportionately affect impoverished communities, with over 70% of road fatality victims being vulnerable users such as pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, according to the World Bank.

Nepal Police records indicate that speeding is the most prevalent traffic violation in the country, followed by driver negligence and operating vehicles without a valid license.