Bajhang, July 4 -- Three people have died and four others went missing in a landslide that occured in Bajhang district on Saturday morning.

"The landslide occurred at Mallesi village in Kedarsyu Rural Municipality Ward No. 8, Bajhang at around 2am on Saturday,'' said Lokendra BK, a local. "At least 28 people who were believed to have gone missing have come in contact with villagers."

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At least 18 houses have been swept away and two others damaged, according to locals.

There were 40 families living in the village. Locals, along with rescuers from the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and Nepal Army, are searching for the missing ones.

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