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**Summary:**

A rockslide at a stone quarry in Mallakottai, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India, on May 20, 2025, resulted in the death of five workers. The rockslide was caused by a blast. One worker from Odisha remains trapped under the debris and rescue efforts are ongoing, potentially involving the National Disaster Response Force. Initial rescue efforts were hampered by fleeing workers. Heavy rain in the preceding days is believed to have contributed to the instability of the rocks.

**News Article:**

**Five Dead, One Trapped in Tamil Nadu Quarry Rockslide**

**SIVAGANGA, INDIA – May 20, 2025** – A tragic rockslide at a stone quarry in Mallakottai, near Singampunari in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu, has claimed the lives of five workers today. The incident occurred following a blast at the quarry.

Police confirm that six workers were present at the site when the rockslide occurred. Five men identified as M. Muruganandam (49), M. Arumugam (53), M. Andichammy (50), C. Ganesan (49), and K. Michael (47), have been confirmed dead. B. Arshit (28), a migrant worker from Odisha, remains trapped under the rubble. Rescue operations are underway to locate and free the trapped worker. Authorities are considering deploying the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to expedite the rescue.

“The rescue operations were initially delayed due to other workers fleeing the site after the incident,” stated Tamil Nadu Minister of Cooperation K.R. Periakaruppan, who visited the quarry.

Local authorities believe heavy rainfall over the past two days weakened the rocks, exacerbating the impact of the controlled blast. Sivaganga Collector Asha Ajith is also at the scene, overseeing the rescue efforts.

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