The collapse of a nearby building triggered the subsequent collapse of the under-construction house, leading to the fatal outcome.
Published Feb 07, 2024 | 7:35 PM ⚊ Updated Feb 07, 2024 | 7:35 PM
Under-construction house collapses and kills 6 workers. (Sourced)
Six women, all construction workers, were killed in a tragic accident in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, 7 February.
Women workers were fatally injured after a portion of an under-construction house came crashing down on them in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu.
The collapse of a nearby building triggered the subsequent collapse of the under-construction house, leading to the fatal outcome.
In a statement, Chief Minister MK Stalin ordered a solatium of ₹2 lakh to the kin of each of the six deceased workers and ₹50,000 to each of the four injured labourers.
The unfortunate event occurred at a construction site in Lovedale, located near Udhagamandalam (Ooty). Seventeen workers were involved in various tasks, including the removal of sand for the construction of a house.
The deceased were identified as Sakila, Sangeetha, Bhagya, Uma, Muthulakshmi, and Radha, according to a report by Asianet Tamil.
Additionally, reports indicate that four more individuals — two men, two women — sustained injuries in the incident and have been transported to Ooty Government Medical College Hospital for medical attention.
Prompt action was taken by the Fire and Rescue Services Department personnel, who were alerted by the public. The injured individuals were swiftly transported to the hospital for urgent medical care.
As authorities work to address this tragic incident, an investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances that led to the collapse of the under-construction house.
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