4 killed in landslide, more feared trapped at mining site in Haryana's Bhiwani district

Four people have been killed and many others are feared trapped following a landslide at Dadam mining site in Bhiwani district on Saturday.

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said several teams have pressed into service for rescue work.

Police said around half-a-dozen dumper trucks and some machines were buried under the debris caused by the landslide which occurred around 9 am in Tosham block.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (Siwani) Manoj Kumar said four to five people may still be trapped under the debris.

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Some locals, however, claimed that the number of those trapped could be more but there was no official confirmation on this.