Two workers killed in Kerala as earth caves in

Two workers, Abdul Rahman (48) and Vinu (35) were killed after a mound of earth caved in at a laterite quarry near Kerals's Kozhikode. Eyewitnesses said the earth has caved in due to wet soil.

Kozhikode (Kerala): Two people were killed as a mound of earth caved in on Tuesday at a laterite quarry near Kozhikode.

The deceased Abdul Rahman (48) and Vinu (35) were buried under the mass of mud, which caved in suddenly, police said.

"We have registered a case under section 304 of the Indian Penal Code. The case has been registered against the land owner and three persons who run the quarry.

We are looking into the allegations that the quarry was operating illegally," a police official told a news agency.

Eyewitnesses said the earth caved in due to wet soil. Though they were rushed to the hospital, their lives could not be saved, police said.

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