Tragic Soil Collapse Claims Life in Madhya Pradesh

A tragic incident in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district resulted in the death of a labourer and injured four others when loose soil collapsed on them as they were digging a trench for telecom cables. Despite rescue efforts by police and villagers, Kallu Singh, aged 40, succumbed to his injuries.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Morena | Updated: 21-06-2025 16:13 IST | Created: 21-06-2025 16:13 IST
Tragic Soil Collapse Claims Life in Madhya Pradesh
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A tragic incident unfolded in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, where a labourer lost his life and four others suffered injuries due to a soil collapse. The incident occurred during trench digging for telecom cable installation.

The mishap happened near the Chambal water project in Jaderua village. Workers found themselves trapped as loose soil caved in, drawing immediate intervention from police and local villagers.

While rescue efforts were swiftly underway, 40-year-old Kallu Singh tragically succumbed to his injuries. District hospital Dr. Krishna Yadav reported that the surviving workers sustained fractures and trauma.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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