Himachal landslide buries two buses, claims 7 lives
The incident happened near Mandi-Pathankot highway on Saturday night.
The army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have reached the spot and are carrying out rescue operation.
Following the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated: "Pained by the loss of lives due to landslide related accidents in HP’s Mandi district. My condolences with the families of the deceased."
In a tweet by PMO India, Modi said: "I pray for the quick recovery of those injured in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh."
I pray for the quick recovery of those injured in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 13, 2017
Modi further stated: "Team of @NDRFHQ is going to Mandi to take part in the rescue and relief operations and provide all possible assistance required."
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