The death toll in the tragic landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district has increased to 18. Rescuers have intensified efforts to pull out people trapped under debris.

According to authorities, 18 people have been confirmed dead, while three people have been rescued, and they were rushed to the hospital. The incident occurred around 6.30pm on Tuesday, and the landslide hit a private bus near Bhalughat in Bilaspur, trapping the bus under debris.

Officials said the bus was on its way from Marotan to Ghumarwin and about 35 people were onboard. Police and district administration officials are at the spot, and rescue operations are progressing on a war footing. NDRF personnel have also reached the spot.

Intermittent rains have been lashing the region since Monday. An eyewitness invol

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