Two women killed while digging soil in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Apr 16, 2024, 11.48 AM IST
RANCHI: Two tribal women tragically lost their lives as a heap of soil caved in while they were digging clay in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, according to the police on Tuesday.
The incident took place at Velwabera, approximately 200 km from Jharkhand's capital Ranchi. The deceased individuals were identified as Petison Devi (30) and Shanti Devi (25).
The incident took place at approximately 5 pm on Monday, as stated by Maniyadih police station in-charge Shiv Kumar.
Petison Devi' tragically passed away on the spot, while Shanti Devi sadly succumbed to her injury during treatment at Shahid Nirmal Mahto Medical College Hospital (SNMMCH) Dhanbad on Monday night.
According to villagers, four women were digging clay in a deep tunnel for the renovation of their houses.
All of a sudden a heap of clay caved in and all four women were trapped in debris, they said.
Two women who received minor injuries managed to come out from the debris and informed the villagers about the incident, police said.
The incident took place at Velwabera, approximately 200 km from Jharkhand's capital Ranchi. The deceased individuals were identified as Petison Devi (30) and Shanti Devi (25).
The incident took place at approximately 5 pm on Monday, as stated by Maniyadih police station in-charge Shiv Kumar.
Petison Devi' tragically passed away on the spot, while Shanti Devi sadly succumbed to her injury during treatment at Shahid Nirmal Mahto Medical College Hospital (SNMMCH) Dhanbad on Monday night.
According to villagers, four women were digging clay in a deep tunnel for the renovation of their houses.
All of a sudden a heap of clay caved in and all four women were trapped in debris, they said.
Two women who received minor injuries managed to come out from the debris and informed the villagers about the incident, police said.