UP: One Dead, 15 Feared Trapped After Stone Mine Collapsed In Sonbhadra, NDRF On Site

In a chilling incident, one worker was killed while around 15 others were feared trapped after a stone mine collapsed in UP's Sonbhadra on Sunday.

The rescue efforts were initiated soon after the incident, and the body of the deceased was recovered, according to news agency ANI. The NDRF and SDRF teams are on site as the rescue operation continues.

The incident took place ce in Sonbhadra district. Speaking about the incident, Sonbhadra District Magistrate BN Singh said that a wall inside the Krishna Mines quarry suddenly caved in, trapping the workers there. "Some labourers are buried after a wall collapsed inside the quarry," Singh said.

ADG Zone Varanasi Piyush Mordia, who visited the site, said that NDRF, SDRF, CISF, Sonbhadra Police and Fire Department teams were engaged in the rescue operation.

#WATCH | Sonbhadra, UP | Visuals from the spot where around 15 people are feared trapped after a stone mine collapsed yesterday in Sonbhadra. NDRF and SDRF teams are at the spot. One body has been recovered. Rescue operations are underway.

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He said, "On 15th November, in Sonbhadra district, a stone mine collapse incident was reported. Workers are feared trapped here. NDRF, SDRF, CISF, Sonbhadra Police and Fire Department teams are here to rescue the people. Operation is underway..."

Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Social Welfare Gond, who is also the local MLA, visited the spot with district officials.

Citing information provided by people present at the site, Gond said "around a dozen labourers" may be trapped under the debris.

He added that the exact number of trapped workers was still unclear. "The district magistrate, superintendent of police and other officials are at the spot, and relief operations are underway. I am also present here and every possible effort is being made."

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"The circumstances under which the mine was operating will be investigated. Strict action will be taken against those found guilty," the minister said. "We stand with the families of the victims."

(With Inputs From Agencies)