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14 workers trapped 200 feet underground in West Bengal coal mine accident
Rescue operations are underway after a lift malfunction left up to 14 workers stranded deep below the surface at a coalmine in Asansol. The incident occurred at Kumardieh 'A' Colliery in West Bardhaman district.
LSN India ·
Fourteen workers remain trapped approximately 200 feet underground following a lift failure at Kumardieh 'A' Colliery in Asansol, West Bardhaman district, West Bengal. The incident has prompted immediate rescue efforts at the site.
The workers became stuck when the lift mechanism malfunctioned, leaving them unable to ascend from the depths of the coal mine. Local authorities and mine management have initiated rescue operations to bring the stranded workers to safety.
No details regarding the condition of the trapped workers or the expected timeline for their rescue have been immediately available. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in India's mining sector, where equipment failures pose significant risks to workers.
Mine rescue teams are working to restore the lift or establish alternative means of extracting the workers from the underground location. Updates on the rescue operation are expected as authorities continue their efforts.