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13 Killed as Cab Buried in Himachal's Lahaul-Spiti Landslide
✍️ NDTV
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 08:33 PM
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A landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul‑Spiti district buried a taxi, killing 13 people.
A massive landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul‑Spiti district has claimed the lives of 13 people after burying a taxi in the remote area.
NDTV reports that the vehicle, carrying passengers traveling through the region, was suddenly engulfed by a sudden slide of earth and debris. The incident took place on a narrow mountain road that is frequently used by local commuters and tourists.
Rescue teams from the state’s disaster management authorities were dispatched to the site, but the steep terrain and unstable ground hampered their efforts. The road was closed to all traffic pending a thorough assessment of the slope stability.
Local officials have urged travelers to exercise caution and to avoid the affected stretch until it is declared safe. The incident highlights the vulnerability of mountainous regions to sudden landslides, especially during the monsoon season.
NDTV reports that the vehicle, carrying passengers traveling through the region, was suddenly engulfed by a sudden slide of earth and debris. The incident took place on a narrow mountain road that is frequently used by local commuters and tourists.
Rescue teams from the state’s disaster management authorities were dispatched to the site, but the steep terrain and unstable ground hampered their efforts. The road was closed to all traffic pending a thorough assessment of the slope stability.
Local officials have urged travelers to exercise caution and to avoid the affected stretch until it is declared safe. The incident highlights the vulnerability of mountainous regions to sudden landslides, especially during the monsoon season.