Maharashtra: 7 workers killed after lift collapses in high-rise in Thane
At least seven labourers were killed after a lift collapsed in an under-construction building in Maharashtra's Thane. The workers were coming down from the terrace when the lift plummeted to the ground.
At least seven labourers were killed and one injured after a lift collapsed in an under-construction building in Maharashtra's Thane on Sunday.
The accident occurred around 5:30 pm today, during the workers' descent from the 40-storey structure after completing waterproofing work on the terrace.
It appears that one of the supporting cables of the construction lift snapped, leading to the incident, said Yasin Tadvi, who heads the disaster management cell of Thane.
Yadav added that it was a construction lift and not the regular elevator which came crashing down from the 40th storey and landed at P3 (three levels underground in the parking area).
Eyewitnesses immediately alerted the local fire department and police station.
Despite the swift response, five workers died instantly due to the impact while another succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the lift collapse.