Elderly man dies after falling into abandoned quarry at Angamaly in Keralam
An 80-year-old man died after falling into an abandoned, water-filled quarry in Kerala, India. The incident has reignited local concerns regarding the safety hazards posed by neglected industrial sites.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing public safety risks associated with abandoned quarries and the need for better regulatory oversight.
An 80-year-old man was found dead in an abandoned quarry at Karukutty near Angamaly on Wednesday.
Varghese K.V. of Kooranthazathuparambil, Karukutty, reportedly drowned in a pit lake formed in the quarry situated in his family property.
According to the first information report registered by the Angamaly police, the man is suspected to have slipped into the water while cutting grass near the quarry. Though he was rushed to the Angamaly taluk hospital, he was declared brought dead.
The incident comes amid long-pending concerns over safety threats posed by abandoned quarries.
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