Six dead, several injured as landslide hits Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

Six people died and five were injured in a landslide near Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday. A tree fell on parked vehicles due to strong winds.

The landslide struck in the evening. A large tree fell with debris, hitting pedestrians near the road. Around 20 pedestrians and several parked vehicles were caught under it. Among the dead were a roadside hawker, a car driver, and three tourists. The injured were taken to Jari Hospital.

Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Kullu, Ashwani Kumar, said, “Six people died, and five were injured after trees were uprooted near Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara parking in Kullu. Police and rescue teams of the district administration have shifted five injured to the local community hospital at Jari.”

Kullu MLA Sunder Singh Thakur said three victims had been identified. “Two people were locals, and four were from outside. A few others have also been affected by the incident. Near the Manikaran Gurudwara, a tree was uprooted. Dead bodies are being brought to the district hospital. Four injured have been brought to the district hospital. Police administration is present at the site.”

Heartbreaking incident in Manikaran, Kullu (HP). A deodar tree fell on multiple vehicles, claiming six lives. Prayers for the departed souls and strength to their families. pic.twitter.com/2jVLch2M06

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The Chief Minister directed officials to assist the victims' families and ensure proper medical care for the injured. He expressed condolences and said the state government stands with those affected.

Officials said strong winds and a landslide uprooted a tree on the mountain opposite the gurdwara. It fell on parked vehicles, killing six and injuring three. The injured were taken to Jari Hospital.

Medical teams, police, and revenue officials are at the site, managing rescue and relief efforts, according to Kullu Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vikas Shukla.

Earlier, the Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in several districts, including Kullu. Heavy rain and snowfall earlier this month had already caused landslides and roadblocks.

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