Indonesia quarry rockfall kills at least 13, injures 12
It was the second time the quarry collapsed. Parts of the mine collapsed in February but there were no casualties reported
The company overseeing the mine was operating legally but safety standards were lacking, according to West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi, who said he has ordered its closure following the collapse.
Workers and heavy equipment were buried when rocks suddenly crumbled at the mining site in the city of Cirebon in West Java province at around 9.30am local time.
“Until now, 13 people have been found dead. Around five to six people might still be buried, and the figure might change,” the head of the local disaster agency, Deni Nurcahya told AFP.
Rescuers decided to halt the evacuation and resume the operation Saturday morning for fear of another rockfall, he said.
Friday’s incident was the second time the quarry collapsed. Parts of the mine collapsed in February but there were no casualties reported.