Indian army soldiers conducting rescue operations at the site of the Himachal landslide on Sunday. Photo: AFPShimla: At least six people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a massive landslide swept two buses off a hillside into a deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh, an official said Sunday. Himachal Pradesh transport minister G.S. Landslides are common in Himachal Pradesh, especially during monsoon months when heavy rain loosens steep hillsides. “I pray for the quick recovery of those injured in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh,” he added.

Source: Mint August 13, 2017 09:11 UTC