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Two-year-old boy falls into manhole in Surat, rescue operation underway

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Surat (Gujarat) | February 6, 2025 4:42:36 AM IST
A two-year-old boy fell into a manhole after its lid was "damaged by a heavy vehicle" in Gujarat's Surat, officials said on Wednesday.

The incident occured in Variav village of the district.

Upon receiving information, a team of fire department officials reached the spot and launched a search and rescue operation.

"The lid of the manhole chamber was damaged by a heavy vehicle. A 2-year-old boy has fallen into it. We have checked around a 100-150 meter area," Chief Fire Officer Basant Parikh told ANI.

"A search operation is underway to spot the child... 60-70 workers are deployed here," he added.

He further said that it will take time to rescue the child.

More details are awaited. (ANI)

 
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