One laborer died and three others sustained critical injuries after a landslide struck an active construction site in Jammu and Kashmir, according to reporting by NDTV.
The incident took place while four laborers were actively working at the location. Hillside debris and muck suddenly collapsed and rushed downward onto the site, catching the workers beneath the falling material before they could escape to safety, officials said.
Hillside Collapse at Worksite
According to officials cited in the dispatch, the four victims were fully engaged in construction activities when the hillside gave way. Tons of loose earth, rocks, and muck tumbled down the slope without warning, directly hitting the immediate work area.
Emergency responders and local authorities quickly moved to reach the site following the collapse. Search and rescue efforts focused on digging out the laborers who were trapped beneath the fallen debris and muck.
Casualties and Medical Response
Rescue workers recovered one laborer deceased at the scene. The three surviving laborers sustained severe injuries from the impact of the falling earth and debris.
Authorities confirmed that all three injured workers were in critical condition as medical assistance was administered. Emergency teams worked to stabilize the survivors and ensure they received urgent medical care following the worksite disaster. Additional assessments of the hillside stability remain underway as authorities monitor the site.
