Families refuse to collect bodies after Makwanpur microbus crash, demand Rs 1 million compensation each

Kathmandu, November 13 Families of those killed in Thursday morning’s microbus accident at Chisapani Gadhi in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality, Makwanpur, have refused to collect the bodies, demanding compensation and other support from the government. Makwanpur Chief District Officer Basanta Adhikari said the families had demanded Rs 1 million in compensation for each deceased victim, government-funded treatment for the injured and employment opportunities for family members. Adhikari said he had informed the families that compensation could be provided only in accordance with the provisions of the law.

However, the families were demanding additional compensation. The death toll from the accident has reached 14 after a microbus bearing registration number Madhesh Province 03-001 Ja 0880 plunged around 500 metres off the road. There were 20 people, including the driver, on board when the accident occurred.

Six people were injured and are receiving treatment at hospitals in Hetauda, Bharatpur and Kathmandu, according to Makwanpur Police.