In Photos: 15 killed, several feared trapped as landslide hits bus in Bilaspur

Updated On: 08 October, 2025 10:27 AM IST | ronak mastakar

At least 15 passengers died and a few others are feared trapped after a massive landslide hit a private bus in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, officials said. (Pics/PTI)

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At least 15 passengers died and a few others are feared trapped after a massive landslide hit a private bus in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, officials said. (Pics/PTI)

<p>The tragedy occurred around 6.40 pm on Tuesday in the Bhalughat area near Berthin when a huge portion of a mountain gave way and fell on the bus carrying about 25 passengers. The bus was on its way to Ghumarwin from Marotan, they said</p>

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The tragedy occurred around 6.40 pm on Tuesday in the Bhalughat area near Berthin when a huge portion of a mountain gave way and fell on the bus carrying about 25 passengers. The bus was on its way to Ghumarwin from Marotan, they said

<p>Fifteen bodies have been recovered so far. Few people, including a child, are feared trapped under the debris and hope for their survival is fading, the officials said</p>

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Fifteen bodies have been recovered so far. Few people, including a child, are feared trapped under the debris and hope for their survival is fading, the officials said

<p>The deceased have been identified as Naksh, Aarav, Sanjeev, Vimla, Kamlesh, Kanta Devi, Anjana, Bakshi Ram, Narender Sharma, Krishan Lal, Chuni Lal, Rajnish, Sonu, Sharif Khan and Praveen Kumar, they said</p>

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The deceased have been identified as Naksh, Aarav, Sanjeev, Vimla, Kamlesh, Kanta Devi, Anjana, Bakshi Ram, Narender Sharma, Krishan Lal, Chuni Lal, Rajnish, Sonu, Sharif Khan and Praveen Kumar, they said

<p>The rescue operations are going on. Two siblings, Arushi and Shaurya, are among those rescued and are undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bilaspur, an official said</p>

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The rescue operations are going on. Two siblings, Arushi and Shaurya, are among those rescued and are undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bilaspur, an official said

<p>Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who was attending Kullu Dussehra, reached Bilspur from Kullu late at night and took stock of the rescue operations at the accident site. He also met the victims` families</p>

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Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who was attending Kullu Dussehra, reached Bilspur from Kullu late at night and took stock of the rescue operations at the accident site. He also met the victims` families

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