Modinagar Tragedy: Worker Dies as Concrete Slab Collapses at Construction Site
A concrete slab collapse at a Modinagar construction site leaves one worker dead and others injured. CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance.
A festive period turned into a tragedy in Ghaziabad's Modinagar when a construction site collapse Modinagar claimed the life of a labourer. The incident occurred in Sikri village, where a concrete slab crashed down on workers who were on duty even during the Diwali holidays to secure their daily wages.
The Moment of Disaster
According to reports, the accident happened while a concrete slab (linter) was being poured using a capsule. The sudden collapse trapped several workers under heavy debris. Modinagar MLA Manju Shiwach, who visited the site, described the event as "very unfortunate," noting that six to seven labourers were present at the spot when the structure gave way.
The MLA highlighted the poignant detail that these workers had chosen to work through the Diwali festivities to earn a living, only to be met with this fatal accident.
Rescue Operations and Casualties
The emergency response was swift, involving multiple agencies to pull the trapped individuals from the rubble. DCP (Rural) Surendranath Tiwari confirmed that upon receiving the alert, the local police, fire services, and specialized teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were dispatched immediately.
- Rescues: Five individuals were successfully pulled out from the debris.
- Casualties: While five were rushed to the hospital, one worker succumbed to their injuries.
- Status: Authorities have confirmed that the rescue operation is now concluded and no further persons are trapped.
Investigation and Government Response
The exact cause of the collapse remains under investigation. MLA Manju Shiwach stated that officials are looking into whether the shuttering shifted or if other technical factors contributed to the failure of the slab.
Chief Minister's Intervention
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken formal cognisance of the tragedy. Expressing his condolences to the grieving family, the Chief Minister issued several directives to the administration:
- Immediate deployment of officials to the site to oversee relief work.
- Ensuring all possible assistance is provided to the family of the deceased.
- Monitoring the medical care of the injured to ensure a speedy recovery.
"A concrete slab collapsed... whether the shuttering shifted or some other factor was involved is a matter for investigation. Sadly, the labourers were working, even on the day of Diwali, hoping to earn their daily wages." — Manju Shiwach, Modinagar MLA