Kerala: Three migrant workers killed in building collapse in Thrissur; minister orders probe
Synopsis
Three migrant workers from West Bengal died after a building collapsed near Kodakara, Thrissur. Seventeen people were present at the time of the incident, and rescue efforts are underway.
Thrissur (Kerala) [India], June 27 (ANI): Kerala's Minister of Public Education and Employment V Sivankutty has directed the Labour Commissioner to conduct a detailed investigation and submit a report after three migrant workers from West Bengal died on Friday due to a building collapse near Kodakara area in Thrissur district.
Building housed 17 at time of collapse
According to officials, the building housed 17 people at the time of the incident, and the deceased have been identified as Rubal, Rahul and Alim.
Fire officials are engaged in rescue efforts along with locals helping to take out the bodies from the debris. Notably, two bodies have been recovered, and efforts are underway to recover the third one.
Investigation in progress
Further details regarding the incident are awaited as investigation in underway (ANI)
