14 Feared Trapped In Rajasthan Mine As Lift Carrying Vigilance Team Crashes
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Jhunjhunu mine accident: The lift was carrying a vigilance team from Kolkata as well as mine officials. It is believed to have crashed nearly 2,000 feet inside the mine.
Fourteen people including senior vigilance officers are feared trapped after a lift collapsed at the Kolihan mine in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district late last night. A rescue operation is underway at the copper mine of Hindustan Copper Limited.
The lift was carrying a vigilance team from Kolkata as well as mine officials. It is believed to have crashed nearly 2,000 feet inside the mine. No communication has been possible with those trapped.
Nine ambulances are on standby outside the mine and prepared for any emergency.
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