Someone handed over a mike to the chief minister and she started coordinating the rescue operation," said Subba. The injured were rushed to Kurseong subdivisional hospital and the chief minister left only after all the injured had been sent to the hospital. The chief minister thanked the local people before leaving," he added. I thought of walking to Sonada about 1km away so that I could catch a taxi from the local stand." "Although it was terrifying that I was so close to the site, I am happy that I could play a part in the rescue.

Source: The Telegraph July 15, 2016 21:22 UTC