3 workers rescued, more still feared trapped after storage unit collapses at Karnataka warehouse

In a heroic move, a team of rescuers has safely evacuated three workers hours after more than 10 were feared trapped beneath sacks of grains at a warehouse in the Vijaypura district of Karnataka, said the officials.

Briefing about the incident, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Vijayapura T Bhoobalan told ANI, "Some workers are stuck in the warehouse. About 10-12 workers may still be stuck while three have already been rescued. They have been admitted to a private hospital and are currently under treatment."

Karnataka | Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Vijayapura T Bhoobalan says, "Workers are stuck in the warehouse. Around 10-12 people workers may be stuck. Three workers have already been rescued they were admitted to a private hospital and are being treated..." https://t.co/THfFz88WZU pic.twitter.com/sVsc5bQYKi

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Reportedly, the workers were trapped after a storage unit collapsed at a warehouse in Vijaypura earlier on Monday.

Visuals showed officials concerned conducting a rescue operation to bring out the trapped workers.

Further details are still awaited.