Video: 9 dead as temple collapses in rain-hit Shimla, several feared trapped

At the time of the disaster 25-30 people were present in the temple

Last updated: August 14, 2023 | 15:22

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Rescue operations underway at the spot of landslide in Summer Hill area of rain-hit Shimla on Monday

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Shimla: 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.

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.

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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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