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Himachal Pradesh: Several feared buried in landslide in Kinnaur district
At least three people have died and over 50 are feared trapped in debris after a major landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district on Wednesday. As many as 11 people have been rescued so far. “50-60 people could be trapped in the debris following a landslide on a road in Nugulsari area of Kinnaur district,” Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur said. Rescue work is being carried out reams of Indian Army, ITBP, NDRF and the state police, however, shooting and sliding of stones from mountains is making their work difficult.
According to Deputy Commissioner Abid Hussain Sadiq, several vehicles, including a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus carrying over 40 passengers, are buried under the debris. The bus was on its way from Reckong Peo in Kinnaur to Shimla, he said.
Saju Ram Rana, SP said, “We have information on a landslide under Bhaba Nagar police station on NH. We are rushing to the spot. ITBP, Police, Home Guards and Rescue team have been deployed. We will give more details after reaching the spot.”
According to reports, several vehicles including an HRTC bus is trapped under the debris. The driver and co-driver of the bus have been injured. Local rescuers are in touch with them over the phone. Big boulders are making the rescue work difficult at the spot.
