All 14 workers trapped at Bengal coal mine rescued
- Eastern Coalfields Ltd. said a rope slipped from a pulley drum, stopping the lift used to transport the workers underground.
- The workers were safe, had food, water, and fresh air, and remained in contact with rescuers during the operation.
- Rescue teams repaired the fault, while authorities said maintenance and safety issues would be examined afterward.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">All 14 workers trapped inside a coal mine in West Bengal's West Bardhaman district have been rescued safely. The incident occurred on Monday (October 26, 2026) due to a pulley failure at the Kumardihi A underground mine of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a subsidiary of state-owned Coal India Limited.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">ECL Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Satish Jha said, "All 14 workers ha…
Twelve to fourteen workers are trapped approximately 200 feet below the Kumardih "A" Colliery in Asansol, West Bengal's West Bardhaman district, after an elevator malfunctioned. Rescue operations have been launched at the mine following the incident.
14 workers trapped in pulley lift in Bengal coal mine after glitch, rescue ops on
At least 14 workers of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) were trapped inside a pulley lift that malfunctioned around 200 feet underground at ECL's Kumardihi ‘A’ Colliery in West Bengal. Rescue teams are working to free the entangled rope, while food and water are being supplied to the trapped workers.
Several Workers Trapped In Bengal Coal Mine After Pulley System Glitch
Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL) CMD Satish Jha said the incident happened at the Kumardihi A underground mine after a rope slipped off the pulley drum, disrupting the mechanism used to transport workers in the cage.
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