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Four Contract Workers Die as Coal Slurry Collapses at BCCL Washery in Dhanbad

India
Published on 2 May 2026
Four Contract Workers Die as Coal Slurry Collapses at BCCL Washery in Dhanbad

Loading was underway when slurry suddenly gave way

Four contract labourers were killed in a coal washery accident at Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) in Munidih, Dhanbad. Initial reports say coal powder and slurry collapsed suddenly while loading was in progress, trapping workers under debris. Rescue operations are underway as officials assess the site and investigate what caused the failure.

  • Four contract workers died in the Munidih washery collapse
  • Coal powder and slurry gave way during loading
  • Workers were trapped beneath debris at the loading point
  • Rescue and investigations are ongoing at the BCCL site
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