7 workers have died after soil caved in while they were digging a pit for an underground tank at a construction site in Mehsana, Gujarat. At the same time, three to four other workers are feared to be trapped. Police said that more workers are feared to be trapped under the debris after the accident. However, relief and rescue operations are being carried out on the spot.
The incident took place near Kadi city, about 37 km from the district headquarters. Workers were digging a pit for an underground tank in a factory here, when the soil caved in on them. The workers were buried under the soil. Mehsana Superintendent of Police Tarun Duggal has confirmed the death of 7 people.
Bodies of 7 workers have been recovered after the incident. Ambulance and police are present at the site of the incident. After getting information about the incident, there is chaos among the families of the workers. A large number of people gathered at the site of the incident. The work of removing soil is being done with JCB at the construction site.
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