Pune : The under construction structure of the slab of the iron rods collapsed killing seven labourers and injuring three has occurred at Shastrinagar in Yarawad in Pune on Thursday late night. The iron structure was fixed to put the concrete slab.
Ten labourers were working underneath a structure of iron rods got trapped after the structure suddenly collapsed on them, said Sunil Gilbile, Chief Fire Officer.
The primary investigation reveal that the incident occurred due to a lack of precautionary measures at the site. Work contractor and two others have been detained over the incident.
The local MLA Sunil Tingre also visited the spot to monitor the relief operation.”I have come to know that construction on this site goes on for 24 hours continuously. So we have no idea for how long these labourers were working. They must be tired, which might have led to the mishap. Other labourers present here have informed me that the injured belong to Bihar,” he said.
The authorities have launched an investigation into the reason for the collapse. More details are awaited in this regard.
