One Killed, Over a Dozen Feared Trapped After Stone Quarry Collapses in Uttar Pradesh

A portion of a stone quarry collapsed in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, killing at least one worker and trapping around 15 others under debris on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at the Krishna Mines quarry in Billi Markundi village. A large-scale rescue operation is underway, involving teams from the State and National Disaster Response Forces. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the collapse and the operational safety of the mine.