Mumbai: 5 labourers were killed and several others were injured as the structure of an under-construction building collapsed. The incident occurred in Shastri nagar locality of Yerawada area of Pune. Ten labourers who were working underneath a structure of iron rods got trapped after the structure suddenly collapsed on them.
The primary investigation suggests that the incident happened due to a lack of precautionary measures at the site.
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5 people have been reported dead and 2 critically injured. The construction work of a mall was being done here when a heavy steel structure collapsed. All laborers belong to Bihar. The reason for the collapse is under investigation: Rohidas Pawar, DCP Pune Police pic.twitter.com/IC4Cokms1a
— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the death of workers. ‘Pained by the mishap at an under-construction building in Pune. Condolences to the bereaved families. I hope that all those injured in this mishap recover at the earliest,’ Prime Minister tweeted.
Pained by the mishap at an under-construction building in Pune. Condolences to the bereaved families. I hope that all those injured in this mishap recover at the earliest: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 4, 2022
All the workers belong to Bihar. The authorities have launched an investigation into the reason for the collapse.
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