Shimla, March 15 -- A massive landslide occurred on the Urei-Sambara road in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, on Saturday morning, bringing vehicular movement to a halt.
Fortunately, no vehicles were caught in the debris as the hillside collapsed, averting a potential disaster. However, the newly constructed bridge in the area suffered damage due to the landslide, raising concerns about the safety of the route.
The incident took place around 10:30 AM when a portion of the hillside gave way, causing debris to fall onto the road.
Assistant Engineer Bhal Chand of the Public Works Department (PWD) confirmed the incident and stated that teams were immediately dispatched to assess the situation and initiate repair work. The landslide has dis...