Mumbai: One labourer lost his life due to suffocation, and another was injured after they collapsed inside a drainage line while cleaning it in Goregaon West. The incident was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) control room in the early hours on Tuesday.
Incident Location Details
The mishap occurred at Link Road, near Mega Mall Gate 2, Mega Mall Junction, Best Colony Road, Goregaon West. It was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) control room at 3.40 am. “Two labourers of Gypsum company were cleaning the drainage line when they started experiencing difficulty in breathing. The drainage line was approximately 25-30 feet deep and 06 feet wide. One of the labourers was rescued by company personnel with a rope before the arrival of the fire brigade. Other labour was rescued by MFB and taken to Trauma Care Hospital,” said the report by the disaster management cell.
Hospital Confirms Death
As per information from the assistant medical officer of Trauma Care Hospital, Sahil Noor Islam (30) received minor injuries and has been discharged after necessary treatment, while Salil Razak Gazi (27) was declared dead on arrival.
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Safety Lapses Highlighted
The incident has once again highlighted the lack of safety gear and precautions by the labour contractors.
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