Uttar Pradesh Mine Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 3; Rescue Efforts Underway
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Tragedy struck in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district when a stone mine collapsed at Billi Markundi, leaving a trail of destruction. The latest update reveals that two more workers were found dead on Sunday, bringing the death toll to three. Nine others are feared trapped under the debris, with rescue operations in full swing. District officials have launched a magisterial probe into the cause of the collapse, which will be led by Additional District Magistrate Vagish Singh. Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjeev Gond has assured a thorough investigation and vowed to take action against those responsible for the incident. Rescue teams, including national and state disaster response teams, and the fire department, are involved in the operation to clear the debris and locate the trapped workers. Additional Director General of Police Piyush Mordia confirmed that a rescue operation is underway, with efforts focused on clearing the rubble to reach the missing workers. The incident has raised concerns about the safety measures in place at the mining site. Officials have promised to take action based on the findings of the probe, which is expected to shed light on the events leading up to the collapse. As the rescue efforts continue, the exact number of missing workers remains uncertain, and the situation is being closely monitored.
