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Two Construction Workers Killed After Crane Collapses in Navi Mumbai
Two workers were at a construction site, helping build a big building.
A huge machine called a crane was lifting heavy materials.
Suddenly, the hook on the crane broke, and the whole machine fell down.
The heavy crane landed on the two workers below.
They were hurt very badly and taken to the hospital, but sadly they passed away.
Police and firefighters came to the site to help.
Now, the police are trying to figure out why the crane broke.
They are checking the crane's condition, maintenance records, and safety arrangements.
They want to make sure the same accident never happens again.
Two construction workers were killed when a crane hook snapped and the crane collapsed on them at a construction site in Airoli, Navi Mumbai.
The deceased were identified as Bobby Rai (41) and Rahul Mishra (33).
The accident occurred around noon on Monday at a site on Patni Road where Raheja Builders, through Giga Flex company, is carrying out building work.
Rabale police and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation fire brigade responded, and an accidental death case has been registered.
Investigators are examining CCTV footage, the crane's technical condition, maintenance records, and safety arrangements to determine the cause.
- Who
- Construction workers Bobby Rai (41) and Rahul Mishra (33), who were working below the crane.
- What
- The hook of a crane snapped during material transport, causing the crane to collapse and kill two workers.
- Where
- An under-construction site on Patni Road in Airoli, Navi Mumbai.
- When
- Monday afternoon, around noon.
- Why
- The crane's hook snapped while the equipment was in use; police are investigating possible lapses in maintenance and safety arrangements.
Key facts
- Incident
- Crane hook snapped and crane collapsed on workers
- Deceased
- Bobby Rai (41) and Rahul Mishra (33)
- Location
- Under-construction site on Patni Road, Airoli, Navi Mumbai
- Time
- Around noon on Monday
- Developer
- Raheja Builders (work undertaken through Giga Flex company)
- Case
- Accidental death case registered by Rabale police
- Investigation
- CCTV footage, crane maintenance records, and safety arrangements under review
- Police Spokesperson
- Senior Police Inspector Balkrishna Sawant
Quotes
Senior Police Inspector Balkrishna Sawant
Navi Mumbai police officer overseeing the incident
“An investigation is underway to ascertain who was responsible for the accident and whether there were any lapses in the maintenance of the crane or the safety arrangements. Legal action will be taken against those found responsible after the investigation.”
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