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Villagers Risk Lives Crossing Landslide‑Damaged Road in Uttarakhand
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🗓 08 Aug 2026, 08:06 PM
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In Uttarakhand, villagers attempted to cross a road devastated by a landslide, using an excavator bucket to navigate the debris.
In the hills of Uttarakhand, a landslide has blocked a key road, leaving villagers stranded. Reports indicate that residents tried to cross the damaged stretch by mounting an excavator bucket, a makeshift bridge over the rubble.
The incident, captured on video, shows several people standing on the bucket’s platform while debris and water surround the road. Authorities have warned that the structure is unstable and could collapse at any moment.
Local police and rescue teams are on the scene, attempting to secure the area and provide safe passage for the villagers. The situation remains fluid, with officials urging residents to stay away from the damaged road until it is cleared.
The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, has disrupted transport links in the region, affecting daily commutes and supply chains.
Residents and officials are awaiting further instructions from the state disaster management authorities.
The incident, captured on video, shows several people standing on the bucket’s platform while debris and water surround the road. Authorities have warned that the structure is unstable and could collapse at any moment.
Local police and rescue teams are on the scene, attempting to secure the area and provide safe passage for the villagers. The situation remains fluid, with officials urging residents to stay away from the damaged road until it is cleared.
The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, has disrupted transport links in the region, affecting daily commutes and supply chains.
Residents and officials are awaiting further instructions from the state disaster management authorities.