Six killed in quarry incident in southern India

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

NEW DELHI, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) — At least six workers were killed and 10 injured in a quarry accident in southern India's Andhra Pradesh state, local police said on Monday.

The accident took place in Bapatla district. Four of the injured are said to be in critical condition. Most of the victims hailed from the eastern state of Odisha.

According to India Today, the accident occurred on Friday evening when a large section of rock collapsed during quarry work, burying workers under tons of debris.

There were about 16 workers at the quarry at the time of the incident. Rescue teams were sent to extract survivors from the rubble. The victims were taken to a local hospital. –0–

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