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Himachal Pradesh Landslide: 10 Dead And Several Trapped:- A major landslide took place today in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district today and ten people passed away. Thirteen people got injured in the incident and the initial reports predict that 30 people may have been buried under the debris. Deputy Commissioner, Kinnaur, Abid Hussain Sadiq said that several vehicles including a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus with 40 passengers are buried under the debris. The bus is on its way from Reckong Peo from Kinnaur to Shimla. Special teams of ITBP from 43rd Battalion, 17th Battalion and 19th Battalion are taking care of the rescue operations. Th cops along with the NDRF and CISF are carrying the operations.
A landslide reported on Reckong Peo- Shimla Highway in #Kinnaur District in Himachal Pradesh today at around 12.45 Hrs. One truck, a HRTC Bus and few vehicles reported came under the rubble. Many people reported trapped. ITBP teams rushed for rescue. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/ThLYsL2cZK
— ITBP (@ITBP_official) August 11, 2021
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the Home Minister Amit Shah called Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and inquired about the incident. They assured all the support from the Centre. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said "My heart goes out to the families affected by the landslide in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. Praying for everyone's safety and successful rescue of those trapped at the site,". Several vehicles are said to be buried under the debris. Ten people are rushed to the hospital and they are being treated. More than 200 troops of the Indo-Tibetian Border Police rushed to the spot after the incident took place. The rescue operations are expected to continue throughout the night and tomorrow. The region is quite dangerous for now told the officials.
Visuals of shooting stones and landslide at the landslide site near Nugalsari, Kinnaur, HP at 1300 Hrs today. 10 dead bodies have been retrieved so far from the rubble. 14 people have been rescued. #kinnaurlandslide #Kinnaur pic.twitter.com/iuEfLTPY6u
— ITBP (@ITBP_official) August 11, 2021
