Two People Killed After Landslide at Mining Site in Haryana's Bhiwani

New Delhi: At least two people were killed when half a dozen dumper trucks and some machines were buried in a landslide at Dadam mining zone of Haryana's Bhiwani district on Saturday, police said.

They said around half a dozen dumper trucks and some machines were buried under debris when the landslide took place in Tosham block.

"At least two people have died in the incident," said Inspector Sukhbir of the Tosham Police Station over the phone.

The dead are yet to be identified, he said, adding that rescue operations are underway.

According to Hindustan Times, more than half a dozen vehicles and four to five people are trapped and rescue operation is going on.

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"Saddened by the unfortunate landslide accident in Dadam mining zone at Bhiwani. I am in constant touch with the local administration to ensure swift rescue operations and immediate assistance to the injured," chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Twitter.

Saddened by the unfortunate landslide accident in Dadam mining zone at Bhiwani. I am in constant touch with the local administration to ensure swift rescue operations and immediate assistance to the injured.

— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) January 1, 2022

As per the news report, Haryana agriculture minister J.P. Dalal has reached the spot, and said, "Some people have died. I cannot provide the exact figures as of now. A team of doctors has arrived. We will try to save as many people as possible."

(With inputs from PTI)

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