Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Tamil Nadu: Assam Workers' Bodies Flown Home After Tragedy
A tragic accident occurred at a power plant construction site in Tamil Nadu.
A structure collapsed, leading to the deaths of nine workers from Assam.
One worker was injured, but survived.
The deceased workers were recent hires at the site.
The Tamil Nadu government arranged for the repatriation of the bodies and is offering financial support to the families.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.
Nine workers from Assam died in a scaffolding collapse.
The accident happened at the North Chennai Thermal Power Station extension.
The workers were employed through a sub-contractor of BHEL.
The bodies were flown to Assam on a special flight.
Tamil Nadu government is providing financial assistance to the families.
- Who
- Nine construction workers from Assam
- What
- Fatal scaffolding collapse
- When
- Late Tuesday evening
- Where
- Ennore SEZ, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Investigation ongoing
Safety Concerns
Government Response
Worksite Safety
Safety Concerns
Calls for improved safety measures at construction sites.
Government Response
Government officials are coordinating with BHEL's safety team to investigate and prevent similar tragedies.
- Incident
- Scaffolding collapse
- Location
- Ennore SEZ, Tamil Nadu
- Fatalities
- Nine
- Victims' Origin
- Assam
- Project
- North Chennai Thermal Power Station extension
- Injured
- One
- Ex-Gratia (Tamil Nadu)
- ₹10 lakh per family
