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At least 15 people have died after a massive landslide struck Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district on Tuesday, burying a private bus under a large amount of mud
Bus trapped under debris after landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur | Image: X
At least 15 people have died after a massive landslide struck Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district on Tuesday, burying a private bus under a large amount of mud and rocks. Several passengers are feared trapped under the debris.
The incident took place near Ballu Bridge, when a hillside gave way, sending a torrent of rocks and earth crashing onto the vehicle and completely engulfing it. Rescue operations are currently underway.
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According to officials, three people have been rescued, while search and rescue operations continue to locate others who may still be trapped under the debris.
Massive Landslide in Bilaspur, Himachal PradeshA major landslide near Balu Ghat (Bhallu Pul) in Jhanduta Assembly constituency has claimed 10 lives after a private bus was buried under debris. Several others are feared trapped.Rescue ops are underway on a war footing; CM… pic.twitter.com/msZOuTmK4Y— Akashdeep Thind (@thind_akashdeep) October 7, 2025
Police sources told CNN-News18 that 15 people have died, and four passengers, including a young girl, were rescued alive. The bus was carrying more than 30 passengers, though the exact number is not yet confirmed.
A video from the site showed a JCB clearing mud and rocks, while several people worked to free those trapped. The footage also revealed a broken section of the bus, highlighting the force of the landslide that struck the vehicle.
The bus was travelling on the Marotan–Kalaul route when the landslide occurred.
Teams from the police, fire department, and disaster management authority have reached the scene and are actively working to remove debris and continue rescue efforts.
Himachal Pradesh, India, India
October 07, 2025, 20:30 IST
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