Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Dhanbad Mine Accident Claims Seven Lives After Landslide
A coal mine in Dhanbad, India, had a bad accident.
A service van carrying workers fell into a deep hole after a landslide caused by heavy rain.
Rescue teams searched for the workers, and sadly, all seven in the van died.
The accident happened at the open-cast mine area.
The government and the mining company, along with the union leaders, decided to give each family a big sum of money to help them.
The accident is under investigation to determine the cause.
A landslide occurred at an open-cast mine in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
A service van with workers plunged into a gorge.
Seven bodies were recovered after a two-day rescue operation.
Rescue teams included NDRF, police, and BCCL.
Families of the victims will receive compensation of Rs 36 Lakh.
- Who
- Mine workers
- What
- Service van plunged into a gorge due to landslide
- When
- Friday, bodies recovered Friday and Saturday
- Where
- Ambe outsourcing project, Angarpathra OP area, Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Why
- Landslide due to heavy rain at an open-cast mining site
Family & Community
BCCL & Outsourcing Company
Cause of the Accident
Family & Community
Implied negligence and unsafe mining practices.
BCCL & Outsourcing Company
Not explicitly stated.
Compensation and Support
Family & Community
Focus on adequate support for the families.
BCCL & Outsourcing Company
Negotiated compensation of Rs 36 Lakh per family.
- Incident Type
- Mine Accident
- Location
- Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Mine Type
- Open-cast
- Death Toll
- 7
- Victims
- Mine Workers
- Rescue Team
- NDRF & BCCL
- Compensation
- Rs 36 Lakh per family
