2 Workers In Gianyar Fallen By Landslide While Digging Foundation For Boarding House

GIANYAR - Two workers were crushed by a landslide while working on the excavation of a foundation at a boarding house in Banjar Puseh, Batubulan Kangin Village, Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency, Bali. The two victims were Made Wiriana (27) and I Nyoman Putra (35).

"The incident occurred at 10:00 WITA," said Sukawati Police Chief AKP I Made Ariawan, Wednesday, December 15.

Victim Wiriana said that she and 8 other people were working on an excavation project at the boarding house owned by Mangku Ketut Senter. Suddenly there was a landslide.

"The work plan is to dig next to the old foundation to strengthen the old foundation. (The victim) starts work at 08.00 WITA and is almost done with the excavation," added the police chief.

Victim Wiriana suffered injuries. Meanwhile, the victim Putra suffered bruises on his chest, his right temple was torn and bleeding.

"After being evacuated, the Gianyar Regency BPBD team who happened to pass by took the victims to Premagana Hospital for help," he said.