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Four Children Die After Falling Into Water Tank in Jaisalmer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:45 AM
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Four children lost their lives after falling into a water tank at a tubewell site in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, while family members tried to rescue a sister.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan – A tragic accident claimed the lives of four children when they slipped into a water tank at a tubewell construction site. The family was engaged in work on the tubewell when a young girl fell into the tank, prompting an immediate rescue attempt.
According to local authorities, three other children rushed in to help the girl and also fell into the tank. All four children were retrieved but were declared dead by medical personnel at the scene.
The incident highlights the dangers associated with open water storage structures in rural construction zones and has prompted calls for stricter safety measures.
Police have registered the case as an accidental death and are investigating whether safety protocols were breached at the site.
The community mourns the loss of the young lives, and local officials have expressed condolences to the grieving family.
According to local authorities, three other children rushed in to help the girl and also fell into the tank. All four children were retrieved but were declared dead by medical personnel at the scene.
The incident highlights the dangers associated with open water storage structures in rural construction zones and has prompted calls for stricter safety measures.
Police have registered the case as an accidental death and are investigating whether safety protocols were breached at the site.
The community mourns the loss of the young lives, and local officials have expressed condolences to the grieving family.