18 dead after landslide hits bus in Himachal’s Bilaspur, rescue ops underway – Read
Samira Vishwas | October 9, 2025 1:24 AM CST
At least 18 people have died after a massive landslide triggered in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district buried a private bus under heavy debris on Tuesday. Several passengers are feared trapped, and rescue operations are underway.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the Bilaspur accident. He announced financial aid of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased. The financial assistance will be provided through the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. Additionally, all injured passengers will receive Rs 50,000 each as financial aid.
Bilaspur Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar confirmed that 18 people have died and three have been rescued alive. There were over 30 people onboard the bus, though the exact figure is not known at this point, the Bilaspur Deputy Commissioner said.
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