At least 15 people have lost their lives after a massive landslide buried a private bus under debris in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district late Tuesday evening. The tragic incident occurred near Ballu Bridge when chunks of mud and rocks slid down a hillside, colliding with the bus.
According to Bilaspur Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar, the bus was carrying more than 30 passengers, although the exact number is still unknown. Thankfully, three individuals have been rescued alive, but the chances of survival for many are bleak. A policeman present at the scene told news agency PTI, “The whole mountain came crashing down on the bus,” emphasizing the severity of the disaster.
The landslide’s force was so intense that it completely buried the vehicle under tons of debris, making rescue operations challenging.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and is closely monitoring the ongoing rescue efforts. In a post on X, he wrote, “In this massive landslide, tragic news has come of 10 people losing their lives after a private bus was caught in it.” The CM also mentioned that he remains in touch with local authorities to receive updates on the situation.
Rescue operations are continuing as authorities work tirelessly to recover survivors and provide assistance to those affected by the disaster. Further updates are awaited.
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