Lucknow, Nov 16: A mine worker died and dozens of people are feared trapped in a stone quarry at Sonbhadra in UP in the wee hours of Saturday, as portion of the mine caved in all of a sudden.

A worker’s body was soon recovered while rescue operations are underway to save other lives trapped under the debris.

Officials said that the collapse took place inside the Krishna Mines quarry in Billi Markundi village when a wall suddenly gave way.

District Magistrate B N Singh confirmed that multiple workers are trapped in the quarry due to the mishp.

Singh after visit to the scene said, "Some labourers are buried after a wall collapsed inside the quarry. The exact number of people trapped is still uncertain."

On being aware of the incident, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Social Welfare Sanjeev Kumar Gond, visited the site and took stock of the matter. He monitored the rescue operation and urged the admin to ensure prompt and free medical care to the victims.