On Friday, four workers were injured in a landslide at a construction site for a bus terminal in Senador Canedo, located in the Metropolitan Region of Goiânia, Brazil. The incident occurred during excavation work, leaving the workers buried up to their knees in soil. Fortunately, local firefighters were able to rescue them quickly, and the workers were transported to a hospital without sustaining any serious injuries.

The construction is being carried out by the Sanitation Agency of Senador Canedo (Sanesc), which stated that it adheres to safety protocols and is monitoring the situation in collaboration with the contracted company. Despite attempts to gather further information from Sanesc, there was no response by the time the article was last updated. The prompt rescue effort involved 12 firefighters who worked to safely extricate the trapped workers from the site.

This incident raises concerns about safety standards and practices in construction sites, particularly regarding excavation work, where landslides can pose significant risks. It highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and strict adherence to safety regulations to ensure the well-being of workers in the construction industry.