Landslide strikes stone quarry in UP's Sonbhadra, several workers feared trapped

A major accident occurred at a stone mining site in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district on Saturday after a hill section reportedly collapsed. The landslide triggered a massive fall of debris inside the quarry, raising fears that several labourers may be trapped beneath the rubble.According to initial information, multiple workers, including a compressor operator, are suspected to be buried under the fallen stone mass. The incident took place in the Obra police station limits, in the Billi area, where mining activity is carried out regularly.Local authorities, including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and police personnel, rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the collapse. Rescue operations were initiated as efforts began to locate the trapped workers and clear the debris.This is a developing story. It will be updated..preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}- EndsPublished By: Prateek ChakrabortyPublished On: Nov 15, 2025