US EditionOdisha: Several feared dead after massive stone quarry explosion in Dhenkanal; rescue ops underway
- Saturday night around 8.30 pm, a blast at a quarry near Gopalpur village in Motanga police station limits, Dhenkanal district buried at least four workers, with two bodies recovered so far.
- The blast occurred during drilling and stone extraction work, causing a large rockfall that buried labourers, while the exact number trapped or killed and identity of deceased remain unconfirmed.
- Multiple rescue teams, including the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force , local fire service teams, heavy machinery and a dog squad were deployed as Dhenkanal Collector Ashish Ishwar Patil and Superintendent of Police Abhinav Sonkar coordinated rescue efforts.
- District officials said their immediate priority is to recover bodies, while Naveen Patnaik, Leader of Opposition, called for a thorough investigation, as rescue operations continue.
- Locals alleged the quarry's operations were suspended in September and the lease expired in December, while a probe will check if the agency operating the quarry had valid permissions and followed safety norms.
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Odisha: 2-4 People Trapped in Massive Explosion at Stone Quarry in Dhenkanal
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Fire officer Nabaghana Mallik reported that 2-4 people are trapped, and machinery is being used to cut through the stones. Two fire department teams and a dog squad are assisting at the site. India News | Odisha: 2-4 People Trapped in Massive Explosion at Stone Quarry in Dhenkanal.
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