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Lucky escape for two families in Mapusa landslide

THE GOAN NETWORK

MAPUSA

Two families had a lucky escape after two trees came crashing down on their houses at Gaunsawaddo-Mapusa on Tuesday.

A two-wheeler was also buried under the debris following a landslide at Gawasawaddo.

According to reports, the landslide brought down the two trees onto the houses belonging to Jayant Chari and Ramnath Chari, while the two-wheeler belonging to Soniya Naik was buried under the debris.

Upon receiving the information, former councillor Deepak Mhadoshri rushed to the site and informed the Mapusa Municipal Council and Mapusa fire officials.

The fire fighters inspected the landslide area and the operation to clear the trees will be carried out on Wednesday.

Sources said there is a danger to those residents staying at the foot of the hill.

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