Two persons were killed and three others injured when explosives used for bursting rocks went off while being checked, police said Friday.
Police said the quarry supervisor had set the timer on the explosives to explode on September 12 evening, but as it had rained heavily, it did not explode.
He came to the site again last evening and as he was examining the explosives, it exploded.
The supervisor died on the spot while four workers who were with him were seriously injured.
A worker succumbed to his injuries at the government hospital Friday, police said.
They said the supervisor's mother suffered a heart attack on hearing her son's death and died at the hospital.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app