Nepal earthquake topples historical Dharhara tower

Around a dozen bodies were taken away from the ruins of the Dharhara tower in the centre of the capital, Kathmandu.

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Published: Sat 25 Apr 2015, 2:54 PM

Last updated: Thu 2 Feb 2023, 1:55 PM

Before and after pictures of Nepal's historic Dharhara tower. Image via Twitter/ @IMSahilBhalla

Kathmandu — A landmark nine-storey tower collapsed in Kathmandu on Saturday after a massive earthquake hit the Nepalese capital, with several bodies seen at the site of the disaster, witnesses and television footage showed.

Around a dozen bodies were taken away from the ruins of the Dharhara tower in the centre of the capital which sustained massive damage when the 7.9 magnitude quake struck at lunchtime, according to an AFP photographer at the scene.

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Published: Sat 25 Apr 2015, 2:54 PM

Last updated: Thu 2 Feb 2023, 1:55 PM

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