Shimla: 1 dead, 2 injured in rain shelter collapse

A man died and two others were injured when a rain shelter collapsed due to rainfall-induced landslide in Shimla on Thursday.


ANI | Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | Updated: 16-07-2020 19:13 IST | Created: 16-07-2020 19:13 IST
Shimla: 1 dead, 2 injured in rain shelter collapse
Rain shelter collapsed in Shimla on Thursday. (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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A man died and two others were injured when a rain shelter collapsed due to rainfall-induced landslide in Shimla on Thursday. According to the fire officials, a rain shelter on the Old Barrier Road in Shimla collapsed due to the landslide after the heavy rainfalls. There were three persons in the shelter during the collapse.

"A 48-year-old man died on the spot and the two others were injured. One injured has been shifted to IGMC hospital, Shimla," fire officer Balkrishan said. A case has been registered under Section 174 of the Indian Penal Code and further investigation is underway. (ANI)

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