Nine Workers Killed in Chennai Steel Arch Collapse; Investigation Underway

Tragedy struck Chennai as a steel arch at the Ennore Thermal Power construction site collapsed, leading to the deaths of nine workers. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, also left several others seriously injured. The injured were swiftly taken to Stanley Government Hospital in North Chennai. Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, Chairman of TANGEDCO, confirmed that the deceased workers were from Assam and neighboring regions. Emergency responders and BHEL officials were present at the site. Police officials are currently working to ascertain the precise cause of the collapse, and rescue operations are ongoing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended condolences and announced financial assistance, with ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.