3 daily wagers killed as community hall’s damp roof collapses
The deceased, identified as M Murali Raja, 35, B Manikandan, 28 and C Gautham, 29 were all waiting for a bus at the dilapidated community hall, when the incident happened around 8.30 a.m.
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COIMBATORE: Three daily wagers died after roofing of a community hall collapsed in Tirupur on Monday morning.
The deceased, identified as M Murali Raja, 35, B Manikandan, 28 and C Gautham, 29 were all waiting for a bus at the dilapidated community hall, when the incident happened around 8.30 a.m.
Barely a few minutes before tragedy struck, a large crowd of people including students, who were waiting at the spot, had boarded a bus.
As the damp roof collapsed, the trio got stuck in the debris. They were rescued and taken to Udumalpet Government Hospital, however succumbed to injuries on the way.
Tirupur Collector T Christuraj visited the spot and ordered demolition of the entire building. Superintendent of Police P Saminathan and cops from Kumaralingam station held inquiries.
Police said Murali Raja is married and has two children, while two others are unmarried.