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Dry landslide blocks mid-hill highway


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2022 Sep 07, 10:11, sindhuli
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The Khurkot-Ghurmi road section along the Mid-Hill Highway has been obstructed due to a landslide.

A dry landslide occurred at Golanjor Rural Municipality-1, Kudule in Sindhuli had disrupted the highway.

Deputy Superintendant of Police (DSP) at the District Police Office, Bimal Raj Kandel shared that vehicular movement was completely halted on the road section after the landslide continued to occur since 4.00 am on Wednesday.

Vehicles plying through the mid-hill highway from eastern mountainous districts have been stranded on the road after highway disruption, he added.

As shared, a team of the Area Police Office, Khurkot is now removing landslide debris to bring back the traffic. Locals have joined hands to clear off the road, he informed.

"Landslide continues to take place since early this morning", said Vice-Chairperson of Golanjar Rural Municipality, Jwala Prasad Neupane.

Hundreds of passengers have been stranded along the road.

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