Several miners were feared trapped in an opencast coal mine at Rajmahal area of Central Coalfields Ltd since last night after a cave-in.
"Land collapsed at the mine in Godda district at around 7.30 PM last night when excavators and tippers were working there. Rescue operations were launched immediately," R R Mishra, CMD of CCL told PTI.
He said at least three excavators and seven tippers were among those trapped, adding that nothing could be said immediately about the fate of the workers until the debris is removed.
Unofficial sources, however, said that it could be anywhere between 10 to 15 persons.
He said that rescue operations were on in full swing.
Director General of Mines Safety and higher officials of CCL were there to supervise the rescue operation, Mishra said adding that he is also rushing to the site.
Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that he has directed speedy rescue and relief efforts.
"All senior officials have been asked to stay at the site," he said on twitter.
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