Sonbhadra, November 16: An accident occurred in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday after a stone mine collapsed, leaving around 15 people feared trapped beneath the debris.
According to officials, one body has been recovered so far as rescue teams continue operations at the site. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed to carry out rescue efforts. Birbhum: 6 Workers Crushed to Death, Several Injured by Falling Rocks at Stone Quarry in West Bengal.
Stone Mine Collapses in Sonbhadra
PHOTO | Uttar Pradesh: NDRF continues search and rescue after stone quarry collapse in Sonbhadra. One body recovered, more details awaited.
On 15 November, a portion of a stone quarry collapsed during blasting activity near the Billi Markundi mining area under Police… pic.twitter.com/0wkFO8djMe
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 16, 2025
#WATCH | Sonbhadra, UP | Visuals from the spot where around 15 people are feared trapped after a stone mine collapsed yesterday in Sonbhadra. NDRF and SDRF teams are at the spot. One body has been recovered. Rescue operations are underway.
(Source: NDRF) pic.twitter.com/0l7E4JL3kc
— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2025
Heavy machinery, along with specialised personnel, is being used to remove the debris and widen access to the collapsed area as quickly as possible. Authorities are continuing efforts to find and save those still trapped.
Further information on the incident is still awaited.
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