Chhattisgarh: 4 workers dead, 6 injured as lift crashes at Sakti power plant

Four workers died and six were injured after a lift collapsed at a power plant in Chhattisgarh. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause.

Updated on: Oct 8, 2025, 11:20:18 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Four workers were killed and six others injured after a lift they were in collapsed at a power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district on Tuesday night, officials said.

The incident occurred at RKM Powergen Pvt Ltd’s plant located in Dabhra area of Ucchpinda village, superintendent of police Ankita Sharma said.

According to preliminary information, ten workers were inside the lift. The incident took place when they were heading to the ground floor after completing their work.

“Till now, four deaths have been reported. We have started an inquiry in the incident,” Inspector General of Police (Bilaspur range) Sanjeev Shukla said.

The workers were taken to Jindal Fortis Hospital in neighbouring Raigarh district where four of them died during treatment. Six others are critically injured, the official said.

The lift had a load capacity of around 2,000 kg, and its maintenance had been carried out recently on September 29, Sharma added.

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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