Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Rescue Operation Ends in UP's Sonbhadra Mine Collapse; 7 Bodies Recovered
A mine collapse in Sonbhadra, UP trapped workers.
After a 3-day rescue operation, no one was found alive.
Seven bodies were recovered and given to their families.
The operation was challenging due to a large boulder blocking access.
Rescue operation completed after 3 days in Sonbhadra, UP
No one found trapped under debris
Seven bodies recovered and identified
Incident occurred when a section of the mine caved in
Heavy machinery and specialized personnel used in rescue operation
- Who
- Workers trapped in a stone mine collapse in Sonbhadra, UP
- What
- Rescue operation completed after 3 days
- When
- November 15-18, 2022
- Where
- Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- A section of the mine caved in, trapping workers
- Total bodies recovered
- 7
- Duration of rescue operation
- 3 days
- Agencies involved
- NDRF, SDRF, local police
- Cause of incident
- Mine collapse due to caved-in section
