Mangaluru : Two workers were trapped in debris after earth from the retaining wall of a construction site caved in on July 3, in Mangaluru. One of them was rescued while efforts were under way to locate the other worker.

Fire and emergency services personnel rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel also reached the spot.

Raj Kumar, 18, from Bihar was rescued while rescuers are trying to get Chandan, 30, from Uttar Pradesh, out of the debris.

The incident occurred at Balmatta in the heart of the city where a multi-story building is coming up.

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner M.P. Mullai Muhilan visited the spot.

Mangaluru has been receiving rainfall, as part of the monsoon, in the past few days.