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Worker Trapped After Sewerage Pit Collapses in Rajasthan's Sikar

Worker Trapped After Sewerage Pit Collapses in Rajasthan's Sikar
Worker trapped as pit being dug for sewerage tank collapses in Rajasthan’s Sikar; rescue on · theprint.in

A worker was digging a big hole for a sewerage tank.

Suddenly, the ground around the hole fell down.

The worker got trapped inside the collapsed pit.

The other workers called the police for help.

They also tried to rescue him themselves.

A big digging machine called a JCB was brought in to move the dirt.

But even after removing the soil, the worker still could not be found.

The rescue effort was still going on.

Everyone was hoping the worker would be found safe.

Key facts

Victim
25-year-old male worker
Incident
Collapse of pit being dug for a sewerage tank
Location
Udyog Nagar police station area, Sikar, Rajasthan
Date
Saturday, August 8
Response
Workers informed police and attempted a rescue
Equipment Used
JCB machine to remove soil
Status
Worker not located at time of reporting

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