A major accident occurred in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district on Saturday after a landslide struck a stone quarry, leaving several workers feared trapped beneath heavy debris. The incident took place during routine mining activity, causing chaos at the site as large portions of loose soil and rock suddenly collapsed.
Landslide Hits Stone Quarry in Sonbhadra, Several Workers Feared Trapped
According to initial reports, rescue and relief teams were immediately deployed, including personnel from the district administration, police, and disaster response units. Excavators and emergency equipment are being used to clear the debris as authorities race against time to save those trapped. Officials on the ground said that the exact number of workers inside the quarry at the time of the incident is still being verified.
Officials on the ground said that the exact number of workers inside the quarry
Local villagers and labourers from nearby mining units also assisted in the early rescue efforts, while ambulances were stationed at the site for urgent medical response. Senior district officials are monitoring the situation, and instructions have been issued to ensure continuous rescue operations until every worker is accounted for.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about safety protocols in stone mining zones of Sonbhadra, a region known for frequent excavation activities. Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed investigation into the cause of the landslide and assess whether negligence or weak geological stability played a role.
