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Quarry Collapse in Tamil Nadu Kills Five, Injures Two as Probe Launched

A controlled explosion at a Sivaganga district quarry triggered a deadly landslide, with investigations ongoing to determine if rain or blasting practices caused the collapse.

A probe as been launched following the death of five people at a stone quarry site in Tamil Nadu's Mallakottai. (Representative Image)
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Overview

  • Five workers were killed and two critically injured after a rock collapse at the Mega Metal Quarry in Mallakottai, Tamil Nadu.
  • The incident occurred during a controlled explosion intended to break large boulders, which unexpectedly caused a landslide.
  • Authorities are investigating whether overnight rain or improper use of explosives led to the collapse.
  • Emergency teams, including police and revenue officials, have intensified rescue efforts over concerns of additional structural instability.
  • The quarry, operational for over a decade and employing over 50 daily-wage laborers, highlights ongoing safety risks in Tamil Nadu's mining sector.