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Two Andhra Pradesh construction workers drown in Jagtial farm well
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 03:46 PM
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Two construction workers from Andhra Pradesh died after falling into a farm well in Jagtial, Telangana.
Jagtial in Telangana reported a tragic accident on Tuesday when two construction workers from Andhra Pradesh fell into a farm well and drowned. The workers were reportedly on a construction site when they accidentally slipped into the open well, which is a common feature in the region's agricultural fields.
Local authorities were alerted immediately, and rescue teams rushed to the site in an attempt to retrieve the victims. Despite their efforts, the men could not be rescued and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have opened a preliminary inquiry to determine the circumstances that led to the incident and to assess whether safety measures at the construction site were adequate. The incident underscores the hazards associated with open wells in rural areas.
Family members of the deceased have been informed, and officials have urged construction firms to enforce stricter safety protocols to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Local authorities were alerted immediately, and rescue teams rushed to the site in an attempt to retrieve the victims. Despite their efforts, the men could not be rescued and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have opened a preliminary inquiry to determine the circumstances that led to the incident and to assess whether safety measures at the construction site were adequate. The incident underscores the hazards associated with open wells in rural areas.
Family members of the deceased have been informed, and officials have urged construction firms to enforce stricter safety protocols to prevent similar tragedies in the future.