Dhanbad, Sep 5
In a major accident in Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) on Friday, a service van carrying six labourers fell into a 300 ft deep ditch after sudden land subsidence, officials said.
The van, belonging to a private company, which is engaged in outsourced mining work, was exiting the mine when the soil slipped, causing the vehicle to plunge into the pit. Despite hours of rescue efforts, none of the workers had been located till 6 p.m.
Officials said the top priority is to locate the trapped workers and save lives. Police said the exact number and identities of those inside the van will be confirmed only after the vehicle is recovered
On August 27, a woman named Anju Devi narrowly escaped death after falling into a 15-foot pit in Kendua Kusunda Area-6.
Earlier, on August 18, a house was razed and five others damaged due to subsidence in the Jogta police station area.