Two killed and two children injured in house collapse in Himachal Pradesh
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh led to a house collapse in the Sirmaur district, resulting in two deaths and two injuries. The incident occurred in the village of Chichadiya, where a house belonging to Bhim Singh collapsed, trapping four people inside. Local villagers assisted in the rescue operation, and the two injured children were transported to a civil hospital in Rajgarh for medical treatment.
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What Happened
A residential house collapsed in the Chichadiya area of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rainfall. The incident trapped four occupants inside the structure, prompting a rescue effort by local villagers. Two individuals, identified as 60-year-old Nirmala and 32-year-old Pooja, died in the collapse. Two children, identified as Heera and Abhiyana, sustained serious injuries and were moved to a civil hospital in Rajgarh.
The collapse occurred amidst ongoing heavy rains that have disrupted normal life across the region. Local authorities, including the District Disaster Management Authority, have been monitoring the impact of the weather on infrastructure. The incident has also caused damage to local electrical infrastructure in the affected area.
Key Facts
- The house collapse occurred in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
- Two women died in the incident.
- Two children were injured and taken to a civil hospital in Rajgarh.
- Local villagers assisted in rescuing the four trapped individuals.
- Heavy rains were reported in the region at the time of the collapse.
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