Mizoram | 3 Dead, Several Injured in Landslide-Induced Building Collapse

Aizawl, July 3, 2019:

At least three, including two children, died in a building collapse in Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram. Nine others were injured and have been rushed to a nearby hospital.

Three buildings in Mizoram's capital Aizawl collapsed after a massive landslide on Tuesday evening. The landslide took place in Durtlang hills, which are located in the northern part of the capital city.

As per reports, many people are believed to be trapped under the debris and a search and rescue operation is underway. Volunteers of the Young Mizo Association, a non-political, non-governmental organization of Mizo people, have also joined the rescue efforts.

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The deceased have been identified as Lalnunfeli- 13 years, Sainghinglovi- 52 years, and Lalpeksanga- 8 years.

The collapsed buildings were the part of a housing complex under a central-government sponsored scheme, "Basic Services to the Urban Poor". The residents were allotted the building last year and 18 families were living in the buildings.

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