Boulder collapse kills 7-8 workers at stone quarry near Bengaluru, India
On July 2, 2026, a massive boulder collapsed at a stone quarry in Hulukenahalli/Madapattana village near Bengaluru, Karnataka, killing at least seven to eight workers and injuring five others. Victims were mostly migrant laborers from Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Karnataka. Rescue operations continue as several remain missing. Police arrested the quarry owner and filed culpable homicide charges against five individuals, citing safety violations and negligence. The incident highlights ongoing risks in informal mining sectors, with workers lacking protective gear and previous safety complaints ignored.
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Seven killed as boulder collapses at stone quarry on outskirts of Bengaluru
On July 2, 2026, a massive boulder collapsed at a stone quarry in Hulukenahalli village on the outskirts of Bengaluru, killing seven workers and injuring five others. The deceased include five workers from Madhya Pradesh, one from Chhattisgarh, and one from Karnataka. The accident occurred when a rock mass detached from an adjacent quarry's face at a height of about 40 feet, falling onto workers and vehicles below. Police registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against five individuals, including quarry owners and supervisors of the Basaveshwara and S.R. Udayashankar quarries, alleging they knowingly operated in an unsafe environment without adequate safety measures. No evidence of blasting was found; investigators suspect the collapse was caused by rock instability. Authorities are seeking a detailed report from the Department of Mines and Geology to assess compliance with safety regulations.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Son finds father crushed under boulder in Bengaluru quarry accident
A tragic quarry accident in Hulukenahalli village, Bengaluru South, killed seven workers and injured several others when a massive boulder fell on them. Among the victims was Rama Naik, a 60-year-old driller from Yadgir who had moved to Bengaluru six months ago to repay loans for his daughters' marriages. His son, who had just finished a night shift at the same quarry, rushed back after hearing the news and found his father crushed under the boulder with his face entirely destroyed. Many workers at the quarry are migrants from Yadgir, earning ₹1,000 per day—higher than agricultural wages—but taking on risky work. Families expressed shock, noting the work conditions seemed normal. The accident highlights the precarious lives of migrant laborers in informal mining sectors.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Quarry Boulder Crash Kills Seven Workers Near Bengaluru
A routine workday at a stone quarry in Hulukenahalli village near Bengaluru turned fatal when a massive boulder broke loose and crashed onto a tractor loading crushed stones, killing at least seven workers and injuring five others. The victims, mostly migrant laborers from Karnataka, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, were working without basic protective gear such as helmets or gloves. Witnesses reported that the quarry owner had instructed workers to avoid a dangerous buffer zone, but the contractor Ravi ordered them to work there because it was faster. The area was sealed by police; Chief Minister D.K. Shivakura was expected but did not visit. Workers lamented that previous safety complaints had been ignored, and some threatened protest unless action is taken.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Eight Killed, Including Bihar Workers, in Rock Collapse at Quarry Near Bengaluru
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry near Bengaluru, Karnataka, killed at least eight workers on July 2, 2026. Several of the victims were daily-wage labourers from Bihar. Rescue teams are continuing operations at the site, and authorities have launched an investigation into possible safety violations and negligence. The incident highlights risks faced by migrant workers in hazardous industries. The article was published by The Hindu.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Seven killed in boulder collapse at stone quarry near Bengaluru, death toll expected to rise
On July 2, 2026, a massive boulder collapsed on a tractor loading crushed stones at a stone quarry in Madapattana village on the outskirts of Bengaluru, killing at least seven workers and injuring five others. Police fear the death toll may rise as several laborers remain missing and are believed to be trapped under debris. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. when workers, mostly migrant laborers from Bihar and Yadgir district in Karnataka, were conducting routine quarrying operations. A worker who escaped said the boulder broke free while workers on top were trying to dislodge it. Rescue teams are searching for survivors, and the quarry owner, identified as Anandaswamy, has been taken into custody for questioning. The article also notes a previous incident in June where five people were booked for illegal use of explosives at a nearby granite quarry, highlighting ongoing safety risks at quarry sites in the region.
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