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.