A cliff collapsed at a mining site in Kutch, killing one worker and trapping two others.
The cliff collapsed on Friday evening and rescue efforts are currently being made for the trapped workers.
Khavda Police Sub Inspector D B Vaghela said, “On Friday evening, around 6.10 p.m., a 20 to 30 feet long and heavy cliff collapsed, under which two trucks and JCB machine were crushed. One worker has died, a truck driver who jumped out had suffered injuries and was rushed to hospital for further treatment. Two other workers are trapped under the rock and rescue operation is on.”
The deceased has been identified as Ashok Kumar Patel. Gyanprasad Kaul and Jai Singh, the two trapped workers are all natives of Madhya Pradesh, said officer.
To clear the area of debris and rescue two workers, six to seven JCBs are deployed.
Truck driver Hanish Kanch was also trapped but miraculously managed to escape by leaping from the vehicle.