Twitter
Advertisement

3 killed while working on high mast tower in JSCA stadium in Ranchi

All three victims were working on behalf of a Gurgaon-based company which supplies and maintains high masts.

Latest News
article-main
Jharkhand State Cricket Association stadium
FacebookTwitterWhatsappLinkedin

Three workers were killed due to a mechanical failure in the equipment while working on a high mast tower at the international stadium of Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) at Dhurva in Ranchi on Wednesday.

All three victims were working on behalf of a Gurgaon-based company which supplies and maintains high masts.

The JSCA in a release said the workers were working at high mast tower number 3 with trolleys and ropes in the stadium when they met with the accident and suffered critical injuries.The injured were immediately rushed to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, but all three succumbed to their injuries, the release said. The matter was informed to the police.

During installation of the main rider unit and accessories, including a power lift with cage for maintenance of mast and luminaries, suddenly the rope carrying the cage snapped off and the cage in which the workers were working, fell down, causing grievous injuries to them, as per the release.

Find your daily dose of news & explainers in your WhatsApp. Stay updated, Stay informed-  Follow DNA on WhatsApp.
Advertisement

Live tv

Advertisement
Advertisement