The Prime Minister additionally introduced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the subsequent of kin of every deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
In a publish on X, the Prime Minister's Workplace wrote, “Saddened by the mishap because of the collapse of a constructing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. My ideas are with the affected folks and their households on this troublesome hour. Praying for the speedy restoration of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF could be given to the subsequent of kin of every deceased. The injured could be given Rs. 50,000.”
Earlier at the moment, a devastating accident occurred on the Ennore Thermal Energy development web site in Tamil Nadu, the place a metal arch collapsed, ensuing within the deaths of 9 staff.
In accordance with Dr J Radhakrishnan, Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Technology and Distribution Company (TANGEDCO), these staff have been from Assam and the encompassing areas. The BHEL official has arrived on the spot.
“There was an unlucky incident on the Ennore Thermal Energy development web site the place a metal arch fell and 9 folks died. These folks have been from Assam and the encompassing areas. One particular person is injured. BHEL officers are current on the spot,” Radhakrishnan instructed reporters.
The preliminary studies point out that one employee suffered severe accidents. The injured people have been taken to Stanley Authorities Hospital in North Chennai.
In accordance with police officers, the precise reason for the accident continues to be below investigation, and authorities are conducting an extra probe into the matter.
“Greater than 10 others have been severely damage within the collapse incident. The victims have been rushed to Stanley Authorities Hospital in North Chennai. The precise reason for the accident is but to be decided. Rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident,” mentioned Avadi Police Commissionerate.
Additional particulars are awaited.