Bridge Collapse in Jammu Traps Six Labourers, Two Rescued
Six Trapped As Bridge Collapses In Jammu, 2 Rescued
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A bridge collapse near Bantalab in Jammu, India, trapped six labourers who were working on a nearby construction site. Rescue operations by the Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local police have successfully saved two individuals, while efforts continue to reach the remaining four.
- 01Six labourers were trapped under debris after a bridge collapse in Jammu.
- 02The incident occurred while the workers were digging for a new bridge.
- 03Rescue operations involve the Army, NDRF, and local police.
- 04Two labourers have been successfully rescued so far.
- 05Earthmoving machines are being used to clear the debris.
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A tragic incident unfolded on Friday afternoon near Bantalab in Jammu, India, when six labourers became trapped under the debris of a collapsed bridge. The collapse occurred while the workers were engaged in earth-digging for the construction of a new bridge, leading to the failure of an older structure nearby. Emergency response teams, including the Army, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local police, quickly arrived at the scene to initiate rescue operations. Local residents are also participating in the efforts. So far, two of the trapped labourers have been rescued, while operations continue to locate and save the remaining four. Earthmoving machines have been deployed to assist in clearing the rubble and facilitating the rescue.
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This incident highlights the dangers faced by construction workers and the need for improved safety measures at construction sites.
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