At least six workers were killed and 10 others injured in a quarry accident at a construction site in Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla district, officials reported on Sunday. The incident occurred at the Satyakrishna Granite Quarry near Ballikurava when a large portion of a rock face collapsed.
According to police officials, 16 workers were present at the site when the rockslide took place. The collapse resulted in the immediate death of six individuals and caused serious injuries to ten others.
Rescue operations are currently underway to recover the bodies of two workers who are believed to be still trapped under the debris, while four bodies have been retrieved.
The injured have been transported to a government hospital in Narasaraopet, with several said to be in critical condition.
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Bapatla Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi visited the accident site and is overseeing the rescue and recovery efforts. Preliminary investigations suggest that inadequate safety measures at the quarry may have contributed to the accident.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has expressed his concern over the incident and has ordered a thorough inquiry into the cause of the accident. He has also directed officials to ensure that the injured workers receive the best possible medical care.
The Chief Minister also spoke to officials and asked them to give the best medical attention those injured. He emphasised strict enforcement of safety measures to avoid such accidents in the future.
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