Massive landslide in Torkhum kills three, several feared trapped; rescue operation expedited: AC
PESHAWAR (APP): At least three persons were killed and several others feared trapped after a massive landslide fell on loaded trucks at Torkhum terminal in Khyber tribal district on Tuesday early morning.
Irshad Khan, Assistant Commissioner Landi Kotal tehsil of the Khyber district told APP that three bodies were recovered from the huge landslide that fell on the loaded trucks at Torkhum terminal at about 2:14 am last night on main Torkum-Peshawar Road.
He said one dead person was identified as Ayaz who was an afghan national while two bodies were yet to be identified. He said three injured were also recovered and shifted to hospital for treatment. Irshad Khan said about 20 to 30 loaded trucks were standing daily at Torkhum terminal.
The Deputy Commissioner Khyber Abdul Nasir Khan and Assistant Commissioner Landi Kotal, Irshad Khan rushed to the site and directed the authorities including RESCUE 1122 to expedite relief and rescue operations there.
Irshad said that the landslide was very huge and time would be required to clear all rubbles, avalanches and rocks.
The assistant commissioner said that the casualties figure may have increased as several drivers and conductors were feared trapped under the huge landslide and fallen rocks.
Bilal Faizi, spokesman of Rescue 1122 said that over 60 staff of RESCUE 1122 were participating in the rescue and relief operation.
He said fresh teams equipped with heavy machinery were shifted to the site to expedite relief operations. Extra care was being adopted so that trapped people, if any could be recovered safely.
Eight ambulances, three fire vehicles and two recovery vehicles were also sent to the site and participated in the relief activities.
