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Two labourers injured as silo collapses at smelting unit in Chhattisgarh, two feared dead
Public Lokpal
January 09, 2025
Two labourers injured as silo collapses at smelting unit in Chhattisgarh, two feared dead
Mungeli: A silo collapse at a smelting unit in Mungeli district injured two labourers and left two others feared trapped under debris, police said on Thursday.
The incident occurred around 1:30 pm in the Saragaon area of Mungeli, approximately 100 km from the state capital Raipur.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the silo, an iron structure used to store dust materials, collapsed, burying several workers who were at the site.
Upon receiving information, police rushed to the location and initiated a rescue operation.
Two injured workers were rescued and rushed to a hospital in Bilaspur.
Commissioner of Bilaspur Division Mahadeo Kawre said that two labourers are suspected to be trapped under the rubble.
Senior officials, including the district collector and SP, are supervising rescue efforts to locate the missing workers.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said relief and rescue work is underway at war footing at accident site and the situation is being continuously monitored.
Agencies
