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Landslide in Baku, worker trapped under mud rescued - UPDATED

Landslide in Baku, worker trapped under mud rescued - <span style="color: red;">UPDATED

17 November 2017 18:59 (UTC +04:00)

A worker, trapped under mud as a result of a landslide, was rescued and Amirahmed Bagirzade was taken to the hospital with minor bodily injury, APA reports.

A landslide occurred during construction work near a five-story building on the Zikh highway in the territory of Surakhani district of Baku. Worker in the construction Bagirzade Amirahmed, 22 was trapped by unleashed mud and dirt.

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21:56

A landslide occurred in the territory of Surakhani district of Baku, APA reports quoting the website of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

The incident took place on the Zikh highway.

As a result of a landslide that occurred during the construction activity, worker Bagirzade Amirahmed, 22 was covered by unleashed earth.

The forces of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have been involved in the scene.

Rescue operation continue. More information will be given later.