9 Workers Dead After Waste Landslide at India Energy Plant
Summary
Nine workers died after a garbage pile collapsed at a waste-to-energy plant near Pune, India, following heavy monsoon rains that destabilized the landfill. Rescue efforts saved 14 others, and operations have been halted for safety checks.
Key Points
- Nine workers died when garbage collapsed at the Antony Waste processing center near Pune, India.
- The collapse occurred due to landfill instability caused by continuous heavy monsoon rains.
- Fourteen workers were rescued alive from under the debris.
- Operations at the waste-to-energy plant have been temporarily suspended pending structural and safety inspections.
