A 50-year-old worker died on the spot and another worker suffered grievous injuries after the wall between two shops, they were demolishing, collapsed on them, in the early hours of Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
The incident occurred at 1.30 a.m. at shop numbers 194 and 195 on the Erode Corporation’s Abdul Gani Textile Hub (Gani market) at Panneerselvam Park in the city. The victim was identified as Subramani of Karungalpalayam while Anandan, 45, of the same area, suffered injuries and was admitted to the District Headquarters and Hospital.
According to the police, Murugesan had rented two shops a week ago and was in the process of removing the wall between them. Subramani and Anandan were involved in removing the wall, while a female worker and Murugesan were standing outside the shops. Unfortunately, the wall collapsed on the two workers, trapping them under the debris. Murugesan raised an alarm and the traders in the complex alerted the Erode Town police. A team led by Town Deputy Superintendent of Police Muthukuran rescued Anandan, while the body of Subramani was taken to the hospital.
Corporation officials inspected the shops. Police stated that it would only be known after an inquiry whether Murugesan had obtained permission from the civic body to demolish the wall.
Published - October 01, 2024 02:32 pm IST
