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16-year-old girl trapped in borewell after soil collapse in Kanpur; JCB and fire teams deployed
✍️ ANI News
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 08:39 AM
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A 16‑year‑old girl fell into a borewell in Kanpur after the surrounding soil gave way, prompting the deployment of a JCB excavator and fire‑rescue units.
Kanpur authorities reported that a 16-year-old girl slipped into an open borewell after the soil around the shaft collapsed early on Wednesday. Rescue officials quickly cordoned off the area and called in a JCB excavator to remove the overlying earth safely.
The Uttar Pradesh Fire Service dispatched two fire‑rescue teams equipped with breathing apparatus and cutting tools to assist in the operation. Local police and municipal workers are also on site, coordinating efforts to prevent further collapse and to stabilize the borewell.
As of the latest update, the girl remains trapped, and teams are working around the clock to reach her without causing additional injury. The rescue operation is being monitored by senior officials, and families have been urged to stay away from the site for safety reasons.
The Uttar Pradesh Fire Service dispatched two fire‑rescue teams equipped with breathing apparatus and cutting tools to assist in the operation. Local police and municipal workers are also on site, coordinating efforts to prevent further collapse and to stabilize the borewell.
As of the latest update, the girl remains trapped, and teams are working around the clock to reach her without causing additional injury. The rescue operation is being monitored by senior officials, and families have been urged to stay away from the site for safety reasons.