At least 15 lives were lost and one person remains missing after a sudden landslide hit a private bus winding through Himachal Pradesh’s rain-soaked hills 🌧️🚌. The collapse happened late Tuesday evening when heavy rain weakened the slope, sending rocks and mud crashing onto the vehicle.
Rescue teams quickly swung into action, using excavators and hand tools ⛏️ to clear debris and search for survivors. Volunteers battled slippery terrain and ongoing showers as they tried to reach anyone trapped below.
"We heard a deep roar, then saw the bus disappear under the mud," says a local volunteer. Teams are racing against time, dealing with the monsoon’s unpredictable fury to pull people to safety.
This tragedy highlights the risks of mountain travel during peak monsoon season. Experts say better early-warning systems and stronger slope protections could help prevent similar disasters along narrow hillside roads.
Communities nearby have been supporting rescue efforts, offering hot tea ☕ and supplies to crews working through the night. Our thoughts go out to the victims and their families during this tough time.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
