Rajasthan Mine Collapse: A day after 14 officials of Hindustan Copper Limited were trapped in a mine following the lift collapse, the hospital authorities on Wednesday informed that all Vigilance Officials have been rescued safely. Among those rescued, three individuals sustained serious injuries and were promptly referred to Jaipur for further treatment, according to the Nursing Staff of Jhunjhunu Government Hospital.
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"All the people trapped in the mine have been rescued safely. Three of them were in serious condition and have been referred to Jaipur," Dr Pravin Sharma, Jhunjhunu Government Hospital said as quoted by news agency ANI.
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As many as 14 officials and members of a vigilance team from PSU Hindustan Copper Limited were trapped in a mine in Rajasthan's Neem ka Thana district on Tuesday night. The incident occurred when a vertical shaft, typically used for personnel transportation, collapsed unexpectedly. Praveen Nayak, Superintendent of Police for the district, confirmed the situation, stating that a rescue team had been dispatched, with concerns raised about potential injuries among those trapped.
According to preliminary information, the mishap took place when the vigilance team along with senior officials of the state-owned company went inside the mine for an inspection. When they were about to come up, a rope of the shaft or 'cage' broke due to which around 14 people were stuck, the police said.
Soon after the information was received about the mishap, Khetri MLA Dharmpal Gurjar promptly visited the site to assess the situation. Neem ka Thana district is situated approximately 108 km away from the state capital, Jaipur.
(With Agencies Inputs)