Close Call: Landslide Causes Bus to Teeter on Edge in Himachal Pradesh
A potential disaster was narrowly avoided in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district. A landslide caused the road to sink as a state transport bus passed over it, suspending a front tire dangerously over the edge. The bus was later safely removed with no injuries reported.
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In Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district, a state transport bus narrowly avoided a catastrophic accident when a section of road subsided due to recent landslide activity. The incident occurred on the Kugti-Bharmour road and involved a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus, which was carrying 20 passengers.
As the HRTC bus navigated through the landslide-stricken area, the road sank beneath it, causing one of its front tires to slide dangerously over the edge, leaving the vehicle partially suspended. This triggered a wave of panic among both passengers and local residents who witnessed the precarious situation.
Quick action by authorities involved the deployment of a JCB machine, which successfully pulled the bus back to safety. Local officials reassured the public that no injuries were reported, highlighting the immediate response and diligence of the rescue team.
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