Sonbhadra Quarry Collapse: One dead, several feared trapped; Rescue operations in full swing

During rescue operations, one body has been recovered so far as and rescue teams still continue search operations at the site. A tragic accident occurred in Sonbhadra district on Saturday after a stone mine collapsed, leaving around 15 people feared trapped beneath the debris.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 16 November 2025, 12:50 PM IST

Search opeations still continue at Sonbhadra quarry collapse site

Sonbhadra: The teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Sonbhadra Police, and the Fire Department continue search operations after a stone mine collapsed in Sonbhadra on Sunday.

Additional Director General of Police (ADG) Varanasi Zone, Piyush Mordia said that several workers are feared trapped in the Sonbhadra quarry collapse site and various team are here rescue the people.

"On 15th November, in Sonbhadra district, a stone mine collapse incident was reported. Workers are feared trapped here. NDRF, SDRF, CISF, Sonbhadra Police and Fire Department teams are here to rescue the people. Operation is underway...," said Piyush Mordia.

During rescue operations, one body has been recovered so far as and rescue teams still continue search operations at the site.

A tragic accident occurred in Sonbhadra district on Saturday after a stone mine collapsed, leaving around 15 people feared trapped beneath the debris.

Further information is awaited.

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