At least 12 people are feared trapped after a stone quarry collapsed in south Mizoram’s Hnahthial district, about 160 km from Aizawl, on Monday.

The incident occurred at around 3 PM when labourers of ABCI Infrastructure private limited were working in the quarry at Maudarh village, Hnahthial.

According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) – Vineet Kumar, altogether 13 people were working at the place. While one worker managed to escape from the spot, the remaining 12 failed to do so and were trapped under the debris.

Rescue operation is underway and no person has been rescued from the debris till 7:30 PM.

Besides, a medical team also rushed to the spot soon after the incident.

People familiar with the incident said that loose soil caved in from the above while the labourers were breaking and collecting the stones at the quarry.

Volunteers of Young Mizo Association (YMA) from nearby villages also rushed to the spot for the rescue operation.