Chhattisgarh: 1 injured, several feared trapped as silo structure collapses at factory, rescue ops on

MUNGELI (Chhattisgarh): A labourer was injured and several others are feared trapped after the silo structure of an iron-making factory in Sargaon, Mungeli, collapsed on Thursday, said Mungeli Collector Rahul Deo.

The Mungeli Collector said that the injured labourer was admitted to a nearby hospital with injuries following the incident. Rahul Deo said that emergency services and rescue teams are working to extricate the trapped workers, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely.

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“Labourers are feared trapped at an iron-making factory in Sargaon, Mungeli after the silo structure of the factory collapsed. One injured labourer has been admitted to a hospital. Police and Administration are present at the spot. Rescue operation is under way”, said Rahul Deo.

Further details were awaited. (ANI)