At least 15 killed, several feared trapped as landslide hits bus in Himachal; 2 children among 3 rescued
A massive landslide struck a private bus in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district on Tuesday evening, killing at least 15 people and leaving many more trapped. The vehicle, carrying 30–35 passengers en route from Marotan to Ghumarwin, was crushed under falling rock and debris in the Bhalughat area of the Jhandutta region. Rescue teams, including NDRF and local authorities, deployed heavy machinery and worked through debris to reach survivors. So far, three people—among them two children—have been pulled out and rushed to nearby hospitals. Officials warned that chances of survival for those still trapped are slim. Continuous rain in the area likely weakened the slope, triggering the collapse. State leaders, including the Chief Minister and Prime Minister, expressed grief, and relief payments have been announced for victims’ families and the injured.
The Key points
- The landslide occurred in Bhalughat, Jhandutta, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh
- The bus had about 30–35 passengers on board
- At least 15 bodies recovered from the wreckage so far
- Three survivors rescued, including two children
- Injured taken to Ghumarwin Community Health Centre and Jhanduta Hospital
- Rescue teams deployed heavy machinery and excavation efforts
- Officials say the slope likely gave way due to prolonged rainfall
- State and central resources mobilized for relief and rescue
- Ex-gratia compensation announced for deceased and injured
- Authorities warn that survival chances for those still trapped are low
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