Two Indians killed in Nepal earthquake

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Press Trust of India Kathmandu
Last Updated : Apr 25 2015 | 10:57 PM IST
Two Indians, including the daughter of an Indian embassy employee, were killed in the powerful earthquake that struck Nepal, leaving nearly 1,500 people dead in flattened houses and building.
According to official sources, a house in the Indian Embassy complex collapsed, killing the daughter of a CPWD employee, Madan.
Death of another Indian was reported at Bir Hospital, the sources said.
However, the details of the second Indian victim is not immediately known.
Nepal was today struck by the worst earthquake in 80 years, leaving nearly 1,500 people dead in flattened houses and buildings including the iconic Dharhara tower and renowned Darbar Square in the heart of the capital.
The quake measuring 7.9 on Richter scale, which was followed by 16 aftershocks of magnitude 4.5 or greater, striking heavy casualties in Kathmandu and injuring thousand others. Hundreds were feared missing across the country.
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First Published: Apr 25 2015 | 10:57 PM IST

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