A tragic incident unfolded at the Lothal archaeological site, located in Ahmedabad’s Dholka taluka, where two geologists were buried under rubble after a landslide broke loose at one of the research sites.

One of the two women geologists reportedly lost her life. Meanwhile, the other was rescued and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Reports suggest that the researchers went down a 15-foot-deep pit. The duo was said to be buried under the rubble after the clay cliff descended upon them.

Teams from Gandhinagar and Delhi were reportedly at the research site. The deceased geologist in this incident is reported to be from Delhi.

Local police and fire department rushed to the site after being prompted by this incident.

The archaeological site, located near Dholka’s Saragwala village, is one of the southernmost locations where the ancient Indus Valley civilization once existed.

More details awaited.

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