Overview

• A rain-triggered slope collapse struck a private bus near Balughat by Bhallu Bridge in Bilaspur’s Jhanduta subdivision on Tuesday evening, engulfing the vehicle.
• Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri confirmed 15 fatalities, while some reports cited 18 as recoveries continued at the site.
• Three to four passengers were rescued alive and taken to hospital, with at least one child among those pulled from the debris.
• Authorities estimate roughly 28 to 35 people were on board, and officials are reconciling passenger lists to determine the final count.
• Police, SDRF and district teams have deployed heavy machinery to clear debris, and the prime minister and chief minister expressed condolences and announced ex-gratia relief.