Quarry accident in Konni: One body found, search underway for the second person

PATHANAMTHITTA: The body of a person who was involved in an accident in a quarry in Chengulam, Konni Payyanamon has been found. However, the deceased has not been identified. One more person is trapped under the rock pile, and efforts are ongoing to bring him out. Rocks continue to fall making the rescue operation difficult.

Police said that two more workers were trapped on the other side of the rockfall and that they had escaped the accident. The workers were unable to reach the other side after the rockfall.

The accident occurred when huge rocks fell on top of a Hitachi excavator while work was in progress. The accident occurred at around 3 pm. The accident occurred when workers resumed work after having lunch. It was very difficult to reach the accident site. Although the police and the fire force reached the spot after receiving the information, they were unable to reach the Hitachi.