Seven people die after a boulder collapses at a stone quarry on the outskirts of Bengaluru, according to police and reports from local outlets. The incident occurs at the quarry site, where several labourers are working when the collapse happens. Police say that, in addition to those confirmed dead, several workers are reported missing, suggesting the possibility that the death toll could rise if more victims are found under the debris. Rescue operations are underway at the quarry as responders search for trapped people and clear debris. Reports indicate that rescue teams are working to locate workers feared trapped under the collapsed rock. Authorities have not provided additional details in the available reports about the cause of the collapse or whether there were safety violations at the site. The focus remains on ongoing search and rescue efforts and determining the full number of people affected by the incident.
Seven workers killed after boulder collapses at stone quarry near Bengaluru
Seven people die after a boulder collapses at a stone quarry on the outskirts of Bengaluru, according to police and reports from local outlets. The incident occurs at the quarry site, where several la...
- A boulder collapses at a stone quarry on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
- Seven workers are confirmed dead.
- Several other workers are reported missing and feared trapped under debris.
- Police and rescue teams are conducting ongoing search and clearance operations.
- Authorities say the death toll is likely to rise pending recovery of missing workers.
Several workers are feared trapped under the debris, and rescue operations are ongoing.
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