India News | Two Labourers Killed, Four Others Injured in Wall Collapse

Jaipur, Jun 15 (PTI) Two labourers were killed and another four injured after a wall of an under-construction house collapsed on them in Rajasthan's Pali district on Wednesday, police said.

A woman was among the two labourers who died in the accident that occurred in Nai Abadi area, Sadar Station House Officer (SHO) Surja Ram Chaudhary said.

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The SHO identified the deceased as Devaram Garasiya and Sukhi Devi Meghwal, both aged 45.

The four injured labourers were sent home after first aid.

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He said the wall collapse might have been triggered by recent rain.

Chaudhary said the bodies have been kept in the hospital mortuary for post-mortem which will be conducted on arrival of the relatives.

A case is being registered against the contractor and the matter is being investigated further, the SHO said.

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