The search and rescue mission being organised in the stone quarry in Tirunelveli by the NDRF personnel along with the help of Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services personnel, has entered the 8th day. The rescue personnel have put their heart and soul into the efforts to recover the body of the last victim on Sunday. The fateful accident, which… Continue reading "Quarry mishap: Last victim’s body retrieved"
Tirunelveli Assistant Director of Mines, Vinoth, was placed under suspension days after the tragic incident in the stone quarry at Adaimithippankulam. The rockslide in the quarry on Saturday night killed four, while others were rescued the next day. Rescue operation by the NDRF still continues to trace the body of a victim Rajendran. As many as 6 workers were trapped… Continue reading "Tirunelveli quarry incident: official suspended"
The body of one more victim trapped under the debris in the quarry tragedy, which occurred at Adaimithippankulam near Munneerpallam in Tirunelveli district on Saturday night, was retrieved by the NDRF personnel around 6.50 pm on Wednesday, Superintendent of Police P Saravanan said. The victim has been identified as Selvakumar of Kakkaikulam, sources said. Munneerpallam police have so far arrested… Continue reading "Body of one more victim recovered from Tirunelveli quarry"
An NDRF team constituting 30 personnel from 4 battalion, were involved in intense rescue operation in the Tirunelveli quarry, where one worker died and two others are missing. As rescue operations continued for several hours, information on the condition of those trapped in the rubble remained unclear. Heavy cranes and a chopper have been deployed for rescue operations. “Our 24×7… Continue reading "NDRF commences rescue operation at Tirunelveli quarry"