Eight people were killed and ten others were injured after a jeep carrying 18 passengers plummeted approximately 700 feet into a gorge in the Karnali Province of Nepal, police reported on Saturday.

The tragic accident occurred late Friday night (October 24, 2025) in the Jharmara area of Bafikot, Rukum West district, located about 500 km west of Kathmandu. The jeep was reportedly traveling from Khalanga in Musikot to the Sallikadi area of Athbiskot Municipality.

Police stated that preliminary investigations suggest overspeeding was the cause of the fatal crash. Seven individuals died instantly at the scene of the accident, while an eighth person succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at a local hospital. realme NARZO 80 Lite 4G (Obsidian Black, 6GB+128GB) | 6300mAh Segment's Biggest Battery | 7.94mm Slim Design | 300% Ultra Volume | Pulse Light: 9 Colors, 5 Glow Modes | Ai Assist

The deceased were aged between 15 and 30 years old. The ten injured passengers are currently receiving treatment at the Rukum District Hospital in Sally. The information was officially published on October 25, 2025. Also Read: Nighttime Exposure to Bright Light Increases Heart Attack Risk by 47%, Study Finds