Kathmandu. An electric (EV) microbus traveling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi met with an accident on the Bhimfedi-Kulekhani-Kathmandu road section in Makwanpur at approximately 5:45 AM on Thursday, resulting in 14 deaths and 6 serious injuries. The accident occurred on the Chisapani descent.
The accident, involving a vehicle carrying passengers returning home to celebrate the Chhath festival, has sparked a serious debate on the safety standards of electric vehicles in Nepal, road and charging infrastructure, specialized driver training, and government regulation.
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