Sylhet: A worker was killed in a mud collapse at a stone quarry in Jaflong area of Goainghat upazila in Sylhet on Thursday, reports UNB.

Local people said Kamal Mia, aged around 50, resident of Budhigaon village in Goainghat upazila, died on the spot when a chunk of mud collapsed on him while digging out stones at the quarry at about 1:00pm.

Habi Mia alias Chhoto Habi, lease holder of the stone quarry, said they provided Tk50,000 as compensation to the family members of the deceased.

Goainghat police sub-inspector Manjurul said no complaint was lodged yet in connection with the quarry worker’s death.