Two workers killed, one injured in well-boring accident in Beed
A tragic accident occurred during well-boring work in Beed district, resulting in the deaths of two workers and injuries to a minor. The incident happened when a swing-like platform collapsed, causing the workers to fall into the well. Authorities are currently working to recover one of the deceased workers' bodies and have registered a case of accidental death.
- ▪Two workers were killed in a well-boring accident in Beed district.
- ▪A 16-year-old boy sustained serious injuries and is receiving treatment.
- ▪The accident happened when a platform used for boring work collapsed.
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Two workers were killed, and a minor boy sustained injuries after they fell during well-boring work in a village in Maharashtra's Beed district, police said on Saturday (May 23, 2026).The accident occurred near Kharat Adgaon in Majalgaon tehsil on Friday (May 22) evening, an official said. The workers were standing on a swing-like platform suspended inside a well to install a horizontal-boring machine when it snapped and plunged into the well, causing the trio to fall, he said.Two workers died, while a 16-year-old, who was part of the team, suffered serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at the Rural Hospital in Majalgaon, the official said.Efforts are underway to retrieve the body of one of the workers, he said, adding that the police have registered a case of accidental…
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