Gujarat: Nine labourers killed in tragic accident at Mehsana construction site, PM Modi announces ex-gratia

In a tragic incident in Mehsana, Gujarat, nine labourers lost their lives after soil caved in at a construction site near Kadi.

In a tragic incident near Kadi town in Gujarat’s Mehsana district, nine labourers were killed when soil caved in at a construction site on Saturday. The accident occurred while the workers were digging a pit for an underground tank in Jasalpur village, about 37 km from the district headquarters.

Rescue operations underway

According to Inspector Prahaladsinh Vaghela of Kadi police station, the collapse buried several workers. “Five bodies have been recovered, and three to four other labourers are feared trapped. Rescue operations are ongoing,” Vaghela said.

Authorities are working to ensure the safe recovery of any additional workers still buried under the debris.

PM Modi announces ex-gratia

"An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Mehsana, Gujarat. Rs. 50,000 would be given to those injured," PMO tweeted.