New Delhi: Steel miner NMDC Limited reported a tragic incident at a construction site in the Kirandul Complex on Tuesday afternoon, wherein 4 lives were lost due to the collapse of rock formations on the hillside. According to an official statement, an unpredictable collapse of strata from a 70-meter-high rock formation landed on the workers on the construction site at Screening Plant III.
Though rescue operations were immediately initiated, the 4 men could not be rescued alive. Two other men who sustained injuries during this incident are being treated at the NMDC Hospital and now out of harm’s way.
A thorough investigation into the incident is being carried out by NMDC to determine the cause of the accident.
"In the wake of this unfortunate event, the Senior Management of NMDC extended their deepest condolences and support to the bereaved families," it added.
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