6 migrant workers killed in Andhra quarry accident

Six migrant workers were killed and three injured after a massive granite rock fell on them at a quarry in Bapatla district on Sunday.

According to the police, the incident occurred around 10.30 am on Sunday when 10 to 15 workers were engaged in mining works.

“All victims are from Odisha. We suspect water seepage caused the rock to give way. Forensic teams are investigating,” said a police official, adding there was no blast or seismic activity.

Rescue operations were immediately launched, with Mining Department officials joining the police at the site.

Meanwhile, CM N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the tragedy. “I spoke with officials, instructed them to provide the best possible medical treatment to the injured, and ordered a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident,” said Naidu.