The accident occurred while workers were working on a large arch structure at a height of approximately 30 feet during construction. According to initial information, due to non-compliance with safety regulations, the scaffolding collapsed, burying the workers under the debris.
तमिलनाडु: चेन्नई में थर्मल पावर प्लांट में बड़ा हादसा, 9 मजदूरों की मौत
A major accident occurred in North Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Nine workers were killed when an arch under construction at a thermal power plant collapsed. Another person was seriously injured and has been hospitalized.
Incident in Vayalur, Thiruvallur District
This tragic accident occurred at a power plant being constructed in Vayalur, near Ponneri, Thiruvallur District. It is reported that more than 30 workers were working on the fourth floor of the building when the accident occurred.
Workers from Assam became victims
Most of the deceased are believed to be from Assam. Rescue and relief operations are underway at the site.
Allegations of ignoring safety rules
The accident occurred when workers were working on a large arch structure at a height of approximately 30 feet during construction. According to initial information, due to non-compliance with safety rules, the scaffolding collapsed, burying them under the debris.
Nine workers died, bodies sent to hospital
Nine people died in the accident, and their bodies were taken to Stanley Hospital. Another person remains in critical condition and is undergoing treatment.
Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin posted on the social media platform X, “I am deeply saddened to hear the news that nine workers from Assam have died in an accident during the construction of a power plant being built by BHEL in Ennore. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I have directed the minister and officials to immediately go to the site and carry out relief work.”
Announcement of compensation of Rs. 10 lakh each
He further wrote, “I have also ordered that the families of the deceased workers be given a compensation of Rs. 10 lakh each and arrangements be made to transport their bodies to their home states.”
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