Baglung landslide: Woman dies, her husband injured

Published On: September 13, 2020 02:55 PM NPT By: Republica

BAGLUNG, Sept 13: At least a woman died and her husband sustained injuries after their house was swept away by a landslide in Baglung on Sunday morning.

The incident took place at around 5AM today at Kushmishera-1 in Jamaini Municipality of the district. The deceased has been identified as Laxmi Poudel, aged 60.

Her husband, Manibhadra, was seriously injured in the incident. He is currently undergoing treatment at a local health facility. Police have intensified rescue operations. At least three houses were buried in the landslide debris.