CHITWAN: Seven vehicles collided simultaneously this morning at Gaighat along the Narayangadh–Muglin road section in Chitwan.

According to police, the pile-up occurred around 7 a.m. when a truck suddenly applied brakes, causing the vehicles following behind to crash one after another.

Eyewitnesses said the abrupt stop led to a chain collision involving a truck, a bus, a microbus, and several private cars.

A rescue team from the Area Police Office in Muglin reached the site shortly after the incident and began rescue operations.

Initial reports suggest that a few passengers sustained minor injuries, though detailed information is still being collected.

Police said rescue efforts are ongoing and further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.