Chhattisgarh Factory Chimney Collapse Leaves Dozens Trapped and Multiple Feared Dead

Rescue operations are underway after an under-construction chimney at an iron pipe manufacturing plant in Mungeli district collapsed, trapping over 25 workers and raising concerns of negligence.

The incident occurred at Kusum Smelters Plant in Rambod village, Mungeli district, where a chimney under construction collapsed during work, trapping over 25 workers under the rubble.
Initial reports indicate conflicting casualty figures, with estimates ranging from one confirmed death to fears of up to nine fatalities, while several workers remain unaccounted for.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with local police, disaster management teams, and district administration officials working to clear debris and save trapped workers.
Allegations of negligence have surfaced, with workers and locals blaming poor maintenance and rushed construction practices for the structural failure.
Authorities have announced a high-level investigation to determine the cause of the collapse, while promising support for affected families and holding those responsible accountable.