Gurugram Midnight Mishap: 7 Labourers Dead, 4 Critical After Under-Construction Wall Collapses

Seven workers died after an under-construction wall collapsed at Signature Global Society in Gurugram on Monday evening, trapping up to 15 labourers under rubble. All were rushed to hospital.

Seven workers lost their lives when an under-construction wall suddenly collapsed at a Gurugram housing site Monday night.
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Seven workers died after a wall collapsed at a construction site in Gurugram, Haryana, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The wall came down on Monday evening at around 8 pm at the Signature Global Society in the Sidhrawali area. Between 12 and 15 labourers were trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams pulled the workers out and took them to a hospital in Bhiwadi. Doctors declared seven of them dead on arrival. Officials are investigating the cause of the collapse.

Police have identified the deceased individuals as Satish, Bhagirath, Milan, Shiv Shankar, Mangal and Parmeshwar. They added that the condition of four — Chotelal, Deendayal, Shivkant and Indrajeet — is critical.

Compensation Announced

Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives in a tragic fire at a factory in Safidon, Jind. The Chief Minister also sanctioned Rs 2 lakh for those who sustained injuries in the incident.

According to the Haryana detailed project report, CM Nayab Singh Saini expressed deep condolences over the tragic accident at the Safidon factory. Praying for departed souls, he expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families. The Chief Minister wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.

The Chief Minister directed the district administration to conduct a detailed investigation to determine the cause of the accident. The administration must ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future.

Source : https://www.timesnownews.com/city/gurugram/gurugram-midnight-mishap-7-labourers-dead-4-critical-after-under-construction-wall-collapses-article-153797339

 

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