Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Stone Quarry Collapse in Birbhum Claims Five Lives
A stone quarry in Birbhum, West Bengal, experienced a collapse, resulting in the deaths of five workers and injuries to four others.
The incident occurred in the afternoon.
Rescue operations were immediately initiated.
Authorities, including the SP and DM, arrived at the scene.
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The owner of the stone quarry is expected to be questioned by the police.
A local politician expressed sympathies for the affected families before the Durga Puja festival.
Five workers died in a stone quarry collapse in Bahadurpur, Birbhum.
The accident occurred around afternoon.
Four workers were injured and admitted to hospitals.
Rescue operations were initiated immediately.
Authorities, including the SP of Birbhum, have rushed to the site.
- Who
- Laborers at a stone quarry
- What
- Collapse at a stone quarry
- When
- Around afternoon
- Where
- Bahadurpur, Nalhati, Birbhum, West Bengal
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in article.
Safety Regulations
Mining Operations
Safety Measures
Safety Regulations
Strict enforcement of safety regulations and protocols.
Mining Operations
Prioritizing continued mining operations.
- Casualties
- 5 dead, 4 injured
- Location
- Bahadurpur, Nalhati, Birbhum, West Bengal
- Incident
- Stone quarry collapse
- Injured Hospital
- Rampurhat Government Medical College Hospital, Burdwan Medical College Hospital
- Authorities on Site
- SP of Birbhum, DM Bidhan Roy
- Statements
- Deputy Speaker Ashish Banerjee says accident is a huge loss for victims' families.
