India
Crane Collapse at Nagpur Construction Site Claims Two Lives, Injures Two
By PTI
A crane collapsed while being dismantled at a Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) construction site in Nagpur on Friday at 10:30 a.m., killing two labourers and injuring two others, police said. The deceased were identified as Vishwanath Kathane of Bhandara district and Mukesh Nishad from Uttar Pradesh. The injured workers, both from Jharkhand, were admitted to Orion Hospital. An accidental death case has been registered. Police are investigating whether the collapse resulted from a mechanical fault or human error and whether safety protocols were followed. The investigation will include statements from government engineers, MHADA engineers, and construction company personnel, and will be overseen by a senior police inspector. No CCTV footage is available from the site, and the police are looking into this aspect as part of their inquiry.
Frequently asked questions
When did the crane collapse occur?
The collapse happened on Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Where did the incident take place?
It occurred at a Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) construction site in Nagpur.
Who were the workers killed in the collapse?
The deceased were Vishwanath Kathane of Bhandara district and Mukesh Nishad from Uttar Pradesh.