At least one person reportedly died while three others remained trapped in a mining accident in Gujarat's Kutch on Saturday, reports India Today.
The incident took place near Khavda village in the Kutch district where people have been trapped under the debris following the stone quarry.
According to the report, only one body has been recovered while efforts are underway to find more. Meanwhile, a police investigation is underway.
The incident comes a month after a stone quarry collapsed in South Mizoram’s Hnahthial district.
Overall 12 people were confirmed to have been trapped after the stone quarry caved in at Maudarh village, about 23 km from Hnahthial town, on Monday. The incident occurred around 2.40 pm on November 14 when the workers were working at the site, according to the district administration.
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Hnahthial Superintendent of Police (SP) Vineet Kumar had said that thirteen people were working when a massive landslide occurred at the stone quarry and only one labourer managed to escape from the spot.
Eyewitnesses claimed that workers had dug too deep and had upset the stability of the stone quarry, resulting in the collapse. Lalremsanga had said that five earth excavators, a stone crusher and a drilling machine were also completely buried under the debris.
