Dashcam footage captures daramtic landslide footage in Nagaland in India. Footage from National Highway 29 in Chumoukedima district between dimapur and kohima shows giant boulders came crashing down a hill
and completely crushed two cars due to a landslide in Nagaland this evening.
Three others suffered serious injuries in the accident that occurred around 5 pm amid heavy rains . The identity of the victims is not known yet.
While one person died on the spot, another died during treatment at a hospital local media reports citing officials.
The place where the accident occurred is known as "pakala pahar" and is infamous for landslides and rockfalls, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio condoled the loss of lives in a tweet.
The Chief Minister said his government is taking all necessary steps to provide emergency services and necessary medical help to the injured. A financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh has also been announced for the families of each victim.
"The State Govt. will continue to pursue with the GoI & @nhidcl to take immediate steps for safety infra. at the dangerous locations all along the highway. It concerns the life & safety of our citizens. The agency concerned must put the required safety infrastructure in place," he said in a thread