Five labourers killed as road caves in at Ahmedabad

Saturday, November 21, 2009, 15:11 [IST]

Ahmedabad, Nov 21 (ANI): At least five labourers died and one was injured after an underpass caved in at Ahmedabad.

The accident occurred at Ellisbridge area of the city last night when the labourers were engaged in digging.

Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the spot, said: "This is a very tragic event. The construction of the underpass is being overseen by the Railways who will conduct a probe. I have ordered the AMC to carry out a separate probe."

"We will compensate family of the deceased as per government norms," he added. (ANI)

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