Yahya Hallare
Daijiworld Media Network-Bhatkal (RJP)
Bhatkal, Jun 11: As a result of landslide that took place at Divagi near Kumta, 3 children died and 10 women sustained serious injuries.
Yateen Narayan Ambig (7), Bhavya Narayan Ambig (8), and Dhanush Manjunath Ambig (1) are the children deceased.
The incident took place on the morning of Sunday, June 11.
As per details, when the landslide took place besides NH 66 highway, the nearby small houses were affected and as a result three children died and 7 women got injured.
Traffic on highway was shut down for many hours. Now the vehicles have started moving in the area with great difficulty. Vehicles are seen moving slowly on a stretch of 7 kilometers.
Police said it will take another few hours to clear the road completely.
Fire brigade and police personnel are helping in the operation.
Injured women are being treated at Kumta hospital.