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One dead, several injured as landslide hits Kunustoria Padashiya Colliery in Jamuria, West Bengal
A blast-induced collapse at Kunustoria Padashiya Colliery in Jamuria on May 14, 2026 left one dead and several injured, with many workers feared trapped as rescue teams worked through the day. Protests and calls for safety and compensation followed while authorities launched an investigation.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in coal mining areas and the need for effective rescue operations and fair compensation for workers.
Timeline
5 Events
Authorities begin an investigation into the cause
May 14, 2026
Colliery authorities launched an investigation to determine how the accident occurred and the sequence of events that led to the pillar collapse and landslide.
Workers protest and calls for safety measures and compensation
May 14, 2026
Coal mine workers staged a protest in Jamuria immediately after the accident, with union leaders alleging lack of supervision and safety measures and demanding fair compensation for the dead and injured workers.
Casualties and hospitalizations confirmed
May 14, 2026
Officials confirmed one death and multiple injuries. Reports indicated at least 17 people were in hospital, and one person was in a critical state.
Rescue operations launched as authorities respond
May 14, 2026
The administration initiated rescue operations following the collapse, with several workers reported as being trapped inside the mines; injured workers were taken to local hospitals and other ECL facilities.
Landslide and collapse at Kunustoria Padashiya Colliery after blasting
May 14, 2026
Around 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, an air blast during blasting in section 27 at Kunustoria Padashiya Colliery led to the collapse of multiple pillars, triggering a landslide and the fall of rocks and construction materials inside the mine.