Soil Collapse During Excavation Kills 7 Workers At Signature Global Project In Haryana

A tragic accident occurred late Monday night at a residential construction project along the Delhi-Jaipur Highway near Kapadiyawas village in Haryana when a sudden soil collapse buried several workers at the site. The project, spread across 153 acres, is being developed by real estate company Signature Global.

According to officials, the incident happened during excavation work when a large mound of soil unexpectedly gave way, trapping workers who were either working nearby or resting close to the digging area.

Soil Collapse During Excavation Traps Workers

The sudden cave-in triggered panic at the construction site as labourers were buried under the collapsing soil. Seven workers lost their lives in the accident. The deceased have been identified as Shivshankar, Parmeshwar Mehta, Mangal Mehta, Bhagirath Gope, Satish, Sanjeev Gope, and Dhananjay Mehta.

Four other workers, Chhotelal, Shivkant, Deen Dayal, and Indrajit, were rescued with serious injuries. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital where they are currently undergoing treatment.

The collapse reportedly occurred while excavation work was underway, with some workers actively engaged in digging while others were resting nearby.

Overnight Rescue Operation by SDRF and NDRF

After receiving information about the accident, a police team from Police Station Bilaspur in Gurugram rushed to the site. Rescue operations were quickly launched with the help of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Working together with local authorities and police personnel, rescue teams searched through the debris and managed to pull out several workers trapped under the mud. The operation continued for several hours and concluded around 3:30 am.

All rescued workers were transported to the nearest hospital for medical attention.

Police Inform Families, Probe Underway

Authorities have informed the families of both the deceased and injured workers about the incident. Officials said legal procedures will begin once family members arrive and formal complaints are filed.

"Upon the arrival of the family members, a complaint will be received from them, a charge will be filed, and legal action will be taken against those responsible. The police are thoroughly investigating all aspects of the incident," the Gurugram Police said in a statement.

Questions Raised Over Safety Standards

The accident has raised concerns about whether adequate safety measures were followed at the construction site. With excavation work underway in a large residential project, questions are being asked about compliance with labour safety protocols and site management practices.

The district administration has not yet announced what specific actions it will take following the incident. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the soil collapse and whether negligence played a role.