Tragedy in Odisha Cement Plant Collapse Claims Three Lives
A devastating accident in Odisha’s Sundergarh district has left three laborers dead following the collapse of an iron structure at a cement plant. After a grueling 36-hour rescue operation, authorities recovered the bodies of the missing workers from the debris, bringing the tragedy into sharp focus.
The collapse occurred on Thursday evening at the captive power section of a cement plant in Rajgangpur. The victims, identified as Susanta Rout, Ranjit Bhol, and Dashrath Patra, were contractors working at the site when a coal hopper gave way, burying them under tons of debris.
More than 60 workers who were present at the site during the accident were rescued promptly, thanks to the coordinated efforts of the fire service department, Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), and local ...