14 Killed in Nepal Microbus Crash in Makwanpur — What Happened?
Quick answer: Fourteen people were killed and six injured when an electric microbus travelling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi plunged about 500 metres off the road at Chisapani Gadhi, Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6, in Makwanpur district, Nepal, on Thursday morning, 12 November 2026. The passengers were travelling home to celebrate the Chhath festival.
Key facts
- What: Electric microbus crash (road accident)
- Where: Chisapani Gadhi, Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6, Makwanpur district, Nepal
- When: Thursday morning, 12 November 2026
- Reported toll: 14 killed, six injured
- Vehicle: Electric microbus, registration Madhesh Province 03-001 Ja 0880
- Emergency number: 100 (police) / 102 (ambulance)
What happened
The electric microbus was travelling from Kathmandu towards Sarlahi when it fell about 500 metres off the road at Chisapani Gadhi, in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6, on Thursday morning. Early reports put the death toll at 10, with five people injured. The toll then rose to 13, and The Rising Nepal later reported that it had reached 14, including six people from the same family. Six people were injured in the accident.
The passengers were heading home to celebrate the upcoming Chhath festival, a journey that is a familiar one for many families in the region at this time of year. Many of those killed were from Sarlahi, and The Kathmandu Post reported that 11 of the 13 people killed at that stage had been identified, including the 30-year-old driver. Efforts were continuing to establish the identities of the remaining victims.
The rescue effort
Rescue teams from Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force and the Nepali Army were deployed to the site. The injured were taken for treatment, with some referred on for further care. The vehicle had fallen a long way below the road, which made the rescue operation difficult, and the authorities were still working to confirm the full details of the crash.
Road safety in Nepal
Road accidents remain a serious problem across Nepal, particularly on mountain roads where a single loss of control can have severe consequences. World Health Organization data cited in earlier reporting puts Nepal's road traffic death rate at 15.9 per 100,000 people, with an estimated 4,913 deaths a year, or about 13 deaths a day. Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 29 in the country.
What happens next
The authorities were continuing to identify the remaining victims and to establish the full circumstances of the crash. No confirmed cause had been reported by the police at the time of publication, and the investigation was ongoing.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Bhimphedi microbus crash?
A: Fourteen people were killed, according to The Rising Nepal, which reported on 12 November 2026 that the death toll had reached 14, including six people from the same family. Six people were injured.
Where did the crash happen?
A: At Chisapani Gadhi, in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6, Makwanpur district, Nepal. The electric microbus fell about 500 metres off the road.
Where was the microbus travelling?
A: The microbus, registration Madhesh Province 03-001 Ja 0880, was travelling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi. Its passengers were heading home to celebrate the upcoming Chhath festival.
When did the crash happen?
A: On Thursday morning, 12 November 2026.
Who responded to the crash?
A: Teams from Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force and the Nepali Army were deployed to the site to carry out the rescue operation.
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