Worker dies in Nikol as construction site embankment collapses, two rescued

One worker was buried alive, while two workers were rescued at a construction site in Nikol area of Ahmedabad after an embankment collapsed on Sunday. 

Upon receiving information about the incident, the police and fire brigade teams rushed to the site and began rescue operations. They managed to rescue two workers, who were shifted to a hospital for treatment, while one worker could not be saved.

According to fire department officials, the control room received a message stating that an embankment had collapsed during excavation work near Manmohan Park on Nikol-Viratnagar Road. 

Reports indicated that several workers were trapped. In response, two fire brigade vehicles were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, rescue operations were carried out, and two trapped workers were successfully pulled out. Unfortunately, one person was declared dead, while another was found conscious and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.  

As soon as the incident was reported, the police also rushed to the site. During their initial investigation, they discovered that no responsible authority was present at the scene. The police have launched further investigation into the matter.

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