Diphu: Three labourers lost their lives while digging a well in a remote village of Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, officials said on Wednesday.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at Disama village, where the daily-wage workers were engaged in excavation work. During the process, the three men reportedly fell into the pit and were trapped.
Personnel of the State Disaster Response Force rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations.
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The injured labourers were immediately shifted to Diphu Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared them brought dead.
The deceased have been identified as Tissong Terang, Bongtharber Hobi Teron and Longsdab Teron.
District authorities have ordered an inquiry to determine the exact circumstances that led to the accident, officials said.
