Two Hyva Trucks Buried Under Red Mud Earth in Major Accident at Utkal Alumina Refinery at Kashipur
Dr.Badal Tah,Odishabarta
Rayagada;, November 9: A major accident has reportedly occurred at the Utkal Alumina refinery in Odisha’s Rayagada district, where two Hyva trucks are said to have been buried under a massive mound of red mud earth.
According to a reliable source, a large quantity of red mud soil reportedly collapsed at the site, engulfing several vehicles including two hyvas.
One driver named Niranjan Kumbharv from Tikiri has died. The other driver jumped from the vehicle and saved himself. Visuals from the incident show an excavator and people at the affected location, apparently engaged in the aftermath of the incident. The police or company officials are yet to respond though they have reached the spot and engaged in rescue operation.
The incident has raised serious concerns over safety arrangements and operational practices at the industrial site.
The circumstances leading to the sudden collapse of earth remain unclear.The number of people present in the vehicles at the time of the incident, the possibility of more casualties or injuries, and the extent of damage have not yet been independently confirmed.
The incident calls for an immediate investigation by the district administration, industrial safety authorities and the concerned departments to establish the cause of the collapse and determine whether adequate safety measures were in place.Further details regarding casualties, rescue operations and official responses are awaited.
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