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A tragic incident unfolded in Rajasthan's mine as a lift carrying vigilance officers collapsed, resulting in one fatality. While eight individuals have been rescued, rescue operations are underway for others trapped in the copper mine. Stay updated with the latest developments on this breaking news.     #Rajasthan #RajasthanMineCollapse #RajasthanLiftCollapse #HindustanCopperLimited #RajasthanAccident #KolihanMineCollapse #Oneindia                 ~PR.274~ED.155~GR.122~HT.96~

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00:00 Breaking news from Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district has left the nation on edge.

00:23 Late last night, a harrowing incident unfolded at the Kohlihan mine where 14 individuals,

00:30 including senior vigilance officers, found themselves trapped after a lift collapse.

00:36 Let's delve into the details.

00:39 As rescue operations unfolded, a glimmer of hope emerged with the successful extraction

00:44 of eight individuals from the depths of the copper mine.

00:48 However, six individuals still await liberation from their precarious predicament.

00:55 Medical personnel stationed at the site have provided reassurance, indicating that all

01:01 those trapped are safe.

01:03 Nevertheless, the presence of nine ambulances outside the mine stands as a testament to

01:09 the vigilance maintained for any potential emergencies.

01:12 Among the rescued, three officials bore the brunt of the collapse, sustaining fractures

01:19 and other injuries.

01:21 Urgently transported to SMS Hospital in Jaipur, their condition remains under close observation.

01:28 In a subsequent round, five more individuals were successfully evacuated.

01:33 The calamity struck as a lift carrying a vigilance team from Kolkata and mine officials plummeted

01:40 when it was approximately 577 metres deep into the mine.

01:45 An eight-member medical team, braving the confines of the time, was dispatched through

01:51 the exit gate to provide vital medical assistance to the trapped individuals.

01:56 The roster of those entrapped roads like a cross-section of personal integral to the

02:01 mine's operations.

02:03 Notable among them are Chief Vigilance Officer Upendra Pandey, Khetri Copper Complex Unit

02:09 Head GD Gupta and Deputy General Manager AK Sharma of the Kolihan mine.

02:15 Additionally, a journalist accompanying the vigilance team found themselves ensnared in

02:20 the unfolding tragedy.

02:22 Rajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, in response to the unfolding crisis, has issued

02:28 directives to expedite rescue efforts.

02:31 Urging swift action, he emphasised the imperative of extending all possible aid and medical

02:37 facilities to the affected.

02:39 Established in 1967, the copper mine at Khetri stands as a testament to the region's industrial

02:46 heritage.

02:47 However, today's events underscore the inherent dangers that accompany such endeavours.

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Rajasthan Mine Accident: Lift of HCL Mine Breaks In Jhunjhunu | Top News | Jhunjhunu Mine Collapse

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