Surat (Gujarat) [India], February 6 (ANI): 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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