At least four people are dead and several are still trapped after a landslide in Dadam mining zone in Haryana's Bhiwani on Saturday, the police said. They said around half-a-dozen dumper trucks and some machines were buried under the debris caused by the landslide which occurred around 9 am in Tosham block.
Two deceased who have been identified are Toofan Sharma (30), a native of Bihar, and Binder (23), who hailed from Baganwala in Haryana's Jind district, the CMO said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also tweeted about the accident. "Accident due to landslide at mining site in Bhiwani district of Haryana is very sad, I have spoken to Chief Minister @mlkhattar ji. The local administration is engaged in the rescue work, our priority is to save as many lives as possible. I wish the injured a speedy recovery," Shah said.
According to reports, several people are still trapped. Haryana Agriculture Minister JP Dalal who visited the spot said, "Some people have died. I cannot provide the exact figures as of now. A team of doctors has arrived. We will try to save as many people as possible."
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that he was in constant touch with the district administration to ensure swift rescue operations. "Saddened by the unfortunate landslide accident in Dadam mining zone at Bhiwani. I am in constant touch with the local administration to ensure swift rescue operations and immediate assistance to the injured," tweets Khattar.
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