Chhattisgarh: Factory Chimney Collapse Traps Over 25 Workers

A major incident in Mungeli, Chhattisgarh, where a factory chimney collapse trapped countless workers beneath. Rescue operations are underway, with at least 25 workers reportedly trapped and fears of casualties.
Major accident due to collapsed chimney in Mungeli

Source: aajtak

A tragic incident occurred in Mungeli, Chhattisgarh, where a factory chimney collapsed, trapping dozens of workers underneath. Rescue operations have commenced to free those caught beneath the debris, with reports indicating a minimum of 25 workers are affected. There is a distressing fear that several may have lost their lives in this calamity.

Image of the factory site post-collapse

Source: aajtak

In the aftermath of the event, police and administrative teams promptly arrived at the scene, striving to extract those trapped in the rubble. This disaster took place in the Rambod area in the jurisdiction of Sargaon Police Station, with local residents actively assisting the rescue efforts.

The accident unfolded during the construction of an iron pipe manufacturing plant, under the Kusum company. More than 25 individuals are reportedly buried in debris, with speculation around the fatalities of approximately 8 to 9 individuals.

(This news is being updated)
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