Telangana: Two killed in a freak accident while arranging concrete rings in agricultural well
A tragic accident occurred in Jayyaram village, resulting in the deaths of two labourers during well deepening work. The incident was caused by a sudden cave-in of earth while they were placing concrete rings. Another labourer was injured and has been hospitalized, while police are investigating the incident.
- ▪Two labourers were killed in a freak accident during agricultural well deepening works.
- ▪The incident happened when a large mass of earth caved in.
- ▪The deceased were identified as R. Rajaiah, 55, and Anjaneyulu, 35, both from Peddapalli district.
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Two labourers were killed and another seriously injured in a freak accident during an agricultural well deepening works at Jayyaram village in Palakruthy mandal of Peddapalli district on Tuesday (May 19, 2026).The incident occurred when a large mass of earth caved in while the labourers were placing concrete rings along the periphery of the well.Two labourers, who were engaged in digging the well, were killed on the spot. Another labourer was rescued from the well. The police identified the deceased labourers as R. Rajaiah, 55, and Anjaneyulu, 35, both natives of Peddapalli district.Another injured labourer was shifted to a hospital in Peddapalli town.The Basanthnagar police registered a case and are investigating.
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