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Construction worker dies in freak accident

CHENNAI: A 32-year-old construction worker engaged in installing a high-mast lamp at the Chennai airport, died after a portion of the pole fell on him on Tuesday.

According to police, the poll fell on the head of P. Kamalakannn of Mudaliyarpuram, Kodaikanal.

He sustained severe injuries and was taken to a private hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. The airport police have registered a case and are investigating.

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