At least three industrial laborers were killed and four were injured when a concrete arched roof collapsed at the entrance of a factory in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district on Nov. 6, Xinhua reports.
The collapse happened while more than 15 workers were on site during the construction of the roof, according to a local official quoted by Xinhua. The concrete structure suddenly fell on the workers, causing fatal injuries.
Those injured were transported to a nearby hospital where they received treatment for crush injuries. The hospital’s staff confirmed that the four patients were admitted for critical care.
A local industrial area where the factory is situated was temporarily locked down pending investigations. Authorities have not yet issued a statement on the cause of the structure’s failure.
Aftermath
Emergency services responded immediately following the collapse. Rescue and medical teams have been working to stabilize the site and attend to the victims. The incident has sparked calls for stricter safety inspections on construction projects across the region.