Massive landslide kills 24, including 7 children, as video shows building collapse into river

The region of Darjeeling in the West Bengal was hit by mudslides, with one official fearing that the death toll will rise as the rescue mission continues to find trapped residents

Heavy rains in India have triggered deadly landslides that tragically claimed the lives of 24 people — including seven children. Darjeeling and nearby districts were hammered by nearly 16 inches of rain in just 24 hours. ‌

Several homes were destroyed and the iron bridge over the Balason River - linking the plains city of Siliguri with the hill town of Mirik - collapsed and cut off access between key towns. ‌

Shocking video footage shows a building in Mirik collapsing into the Balason River near the collapsed bridge . Several homes were destroyed and a bridge over the Balason River collapsed, cutting