Mandi Gobindgarh: Three workers were killed and another seriously injured after two cranes collided at a factory in Mandi Gobindgarh, Fatehgarh Sahib district, on Tuesday.
The accident occurred when two cranes operating at a height of around 20 feet inside a factory shed collided. The impact caused a large section of the crane and shed to collapse onto workers below.
The deceased have been identified as Harsh Mishra, Sat Narayan and Lakru. Amrik Singh sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital.
According to eyewitnesses and family members, routine factory work was underway, with cranes being used to lift materials, when the collision occurred. Several other workers were present at the factory at the time.
Following the accident, co-workers rushed the injured to the Civil Hospital in Mandi Gobindgarh.
Dr Ritu at the hospital said the three workers had died before being brought in. Amrik Singh was referred to Chandigarh for advanced treatment after his condition was found to be critical.
Police reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident.
