Kathmandu: The government has formed a five-member investigation committee to look into the road accident that took place on Thursday at Chisapani Gadhi in Bhimphedi-6, Makawanpur.

In a statement today, Hemraj Aryal, spokesperson of the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, said that an investigation committee has been formed under the coordination of the Assistant Chief District Officer of Makawanpur.

The probe committee has been given seven days to carry out its works and submit a report. The government expressed deep sorrow over the accident and said that an investigation committee has been formed to identify the actual cause of the accident and to provide a report with necessary suggestions to prevent such incidents in the future.

“The government is committed to providing necessary support and facilitation to the families affected by the accident. We express heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pay our sincere respects to those who lost their lives in this tragic incident, and we also wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured in the incident and are undergoing treatment,” the statement said.

A vehicle with the number plate ‘Madhesh Province 03-001 Ja 0880’ went out of control and fell about 500 meters off the road on Thursday, killing 14 people. Six others were injured in the accident.Among the passengers who lost their lives in the accident, 13 were from Sundarpur, Chakraghatta Rural Municipality-4 and one was a driver from Kabilasi Municipality, Sarlahi district.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the government has given high priority to the treatment of those injured in the accident. The Prime Minister’s office says that the relevant hospitals have already been given the necessary instructions to ensure there is no lack in the medical care of the injured. Among the injured, three have already been discharged after treatment, while the other three are undergoing treatment at Manakamana Hospital in Chitwan and Mediciti Hospital in Lalitpur, the office said.

It stated that, in coordination with the concerned vehicle owners, transport operators, and insurance companies, the necessary procedures are being carried out to promptly provide the injured person’s treatment costs and the compensation and insurance amount to the deceased’s family as per the Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 2049, and the prevailing insurance laws.