Landslide blocks Araniko Highway at Sanga

Summary

A landslide has blocked the Araniko Highway at Sanga near the border of Kavrepalanchok and Bhaktapur districts, halting traffic completely and trapping a fuel tanker.

Key Points
  • A landslide blocked the Araniko Highway at Sanga, between Kavrepalanchok and Bhaktapur districts.
  • The incident occurred near the suspension bridge in ward 10 of Suryabinayak Municipality following continuous rainfall.
  • Traffic has been completely halted in both directions since 9pm on Saturday.
  • Vehicles are being diverted through the Bhaktapur–Nala road as an alternative route, and excavators are clearing debris.
  • A fuel tanker has been trapped in the landslide and efforts are ongoing to remove it.
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