Tragedy Strikes at Road Construction Site: Landslide Claims Lives

A landslide at Hulikal Ghat killed three labourers and injured four others during a road construction project. The incident prompted rescue operations, with injured workers hospitalized. Efforts to ensure safety in the landslide-prone area were underway, but the collapse of soil and rocks led to disaster. Investigations are ongoing.

A devastating landslide occurred at a road construction site in Hulikal Ghat, claiming the lives of three labourers and injuring four others, authorities confirmed on Friday.

The tragic incident happened at a hairpin bend on the Kundapura-Shivamogga stretch, burying seven workers under rubble. Prompt rescue operations saved the injured.

Officials are scrutinizing safety measures, as loose soil and rocks from the upper slope led to the calamity. An investigation is ongoing to determine compliance with safety protocols.