Shivamogga (Karnataka), April 10 Three labourers were killed and four others were injured after a landslide struck a road construction site at Hulikal Ghat in this district, police said on Friday.
The deceased have been identified as Raghavendra (37), Raju (30), and Shabbir (40), all of whom were working on wall construction at the site.
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at a hairpin bend in Hulikal Ghat in Hosanagara taluk, where workers were engaged in road-related work along the Kundapura-Shivamogga stretch.
According to officials, a large amount of soil and rocks suddenly collapsed from the hillside, burying the workers.
A total of seven workers were caught in the landslide. Three labourers died on the spot after being trapped under the debris.
Rescue teams managed to pull out four injured workers and transport them to nearby hospitals, including Kundapura and Udupi, for treatment.
The incident occurred during ongoing efforts to build a retaining wall to ensure the safety of vehicles navigating the ghat section, which is known for its steep curves and landslide-prone terrain.
An SDRF team from Mangaluru arrived at the site early Friday morning and began relief work.
Police, fire, and emergency personnel rushed to the scene shortly after the incident and launched rescue operations.
Authorities suspect that the sudden collapse of loose soil and rocks from the upper slope triggered the landslide.
A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway to determine whether adequate safety measures were in place at the worksite.
