Six workers die in coal mine accident in Nagaland

While the six workers, all from neighbouring Assam, were killed, four others reportedly sustained injuries and were rushed to a hospital in Dimapur where their condition is slated to be critical

Six workers from Assam died in a tragic accident which took place at a coal mine in Nagaland’s Wokha district on Thursday.

Officials said the workers were engaged at work at a coal mine when a landslide occurred. (Representative file photo)

Officials said the workers were engaged at work at a coal mine when a landslide occurred.

While the six workers, all from neighbouring Assam, were killed, four others reportedly sustained injuries and were rushed to a hospital in Dimapur where their condition is slated to be critical.