In brief
In a factory in southern India’s Krishnagiri district, a concrete arched roof under construction collapsed and crushed more than 15 workers. Three industrial laborers died and four were injured, according to a local official.
A concrete arch roof collapsed at a factory’s entrance in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, killing three people and injuring four others, Xinhua reported on Nov. 6.
The collapse happened while the roof was being erected. Workers were gathered at the site when the structure suddenly fell, crushing them beneath the heavy concrete.
All of the people who died were industrial laborers. The four injured workers were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
More than 15 workers were present at the construction site when the accident occurred, the local official said.
The incident highlights risks in industrial settings when construction is underway near busy workplaces.
