Shimla Temple Collapse Video: Nine Killed As Lord Shiva Temple in Summer Hill Collapses Due to Heavy Rainfall
The temple was located in Summer Hill. At the time of the disaster 25-30 people were present in the temple. Five people have been rescued, a police official told IANS.
Shimla, August 14: Nine people were killed as a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the Himachal Pradesh's capital collapsed on Monday following heavy rainfall, officials said. Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst: Seven People Buried Alive After Torrential Rain Triggers Flash Flood and Mudslide in Solan (Watch Video).
The temple was located in Summer Hill. At the time of the disaster 25-30 people were present in the temple. Five people have been rescued, a police official told IANS. Himachal Pradesh Rains: 257 People Died So Far; Estimated Loss Worth Over Rs 7000 Crore Occurred Since Onset of Monsoon.
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Confirming the death toll, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said as of now nine bodies have been retrieved. “The local administration is diligently working to clear the debris in order to rescue individuals who may still be trapped,” he said in a statement.
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