18 bus passengers killed in landslide in India

At least 18 people were killed after a passenger bus was crushed by a landslide in Himachal Pradesh, India. The accident occurred on Tuesday (October 7) night local time in Bhalughat in Bilaspur district of the state. The bus carrying about 30-35 passengers was going from Haryana to Ghumarwin near Bilaspur when a hill collapsed due to heavy rains, covering the entire bus.
Many people lost their lives instantly. Later, the injured were rescued and taken to the hospital. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident. He announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the National Relief Fund and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said, “I am saddened to hear about the loss of lives in the accident in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
It is noteworthy that several landslides have occurred in different parts of Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains in the last few days.

Sources: Gulf News, Reuters, NDTV News.