Three workers tragically lost their lives when a concrete slab collapsed at a loading site in Valiyangadi on Monday. The incident also left two other individuals injured, one of whom is in critical condition. The victims, named Jabbar, Ashraf, and Basheer, were engaged in loading construction materials when the slab fell on them as they rested in front of a shop in Valiyangadi.
Despite the efforts of locals who rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, the three succumbed to their injuries. Preliminary information from the Police Special Branch has confirmed the casualty details, shedding light on the events leading up to the mishap.
The tragic incident has prompted an investigation by both the police and the Kozhikode Corporation to determine the circumstances that led to the slab’s collapse. Authorities are working diligently to uncover the cause and implement necessary safety measures to prevent future occurrences.
(With inputs from agencies.)