Five workers killed in tragic accident at Mehsana construction site – India TV

In a tragic incident near Kadi town in Mehsana district of Gujarat on Saturday, five laborers were killed when the ground collapsed at a construction site. The accident occurred when workers were digging a pit for an underground tank in Jasalpur village, about 37 km from the district headquarters.

Rescue operations are underway

According to Inspector Prahaladsinh Vaghela of Kadi police station, several workers were buried in the collapse. “Five bodies have been recovered and it is feared that three to four more workers are trapped. Rescue operations are ongoing,” Vaghela said.

Authorities are working to ensure the safe removal of any additional workers still buried under the rubble.