'Had to come out alive': Himachal woman survives 5 hours under landslide debris

Tuesday, 8 July 2025
In Himachal's Mandi district, Tuneja Thakur, a 20-year-old woman, displayed incredible resilience after being buried in a landslide. For five hours, she clawed through mud and debris, creating a breathing space and digging her way out. Her determination to survive amidst the devastating flash floods has been hailed as a miracle, with officials praising her courage.

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