UP: 15 feared trapped, one dead as stone mine collapses in Sonbhadra, rescue ops under way

SONBHADRA(Uttar Pradesh) : An accident occurred in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday after a stone mine collapsed, leaving around 15 people feared trapped beneath the debris.

According to officials, one body has been recovered so far as rescue teams continue operations at the site.

#WATCH | ADG Zone Varanasi Piyush Mordia says, “On 15th November, in Sonbhadra district, a stone mine collapse incident was reported. Workers are feared trapped here. NDRF, SDRF, CISF, Sonbhadra Police amd Fire Department teams are here to rescue the people. Operation is… https://t.co/TOfuRiGsZA pic.twitter.com/PONkKsfdss

— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2025

Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed to carry out rescue efforts.

#WATCH | Sonbhadra, UP | Visuals from the spot where around 15 people are feared trapped after a stone mine collapsed yesterday in Sonbhadra. NDRF and SDRF teams are at the spot. One body has been recovered. Rescue operations are underway.

(Source: NDRF) pic.twitter.com/jPQ86U9ZaH

— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2025

Heavy machinery, along with specialised personnel, is being used to remove the debris and widen access to the collapsed area as quickly as possible.

Authorities are continuing efforts to find and save those still trapped. Further information on the incident is still awaited. (ANI)