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Tragedy Strikes as Crane Collapse Claims 20 Lives at Indian Highway Construction Site

At least 20 workers were killed and three injured when a crane collapsed at a highway construction site in the Thane region of Maharashtra state, India. The crane toppled onto concrete slabs, causing debris to fall on laborers. Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force, fire department, and police are working to remove debris and rescue trapped individuals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced relief assistance for the affected families.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Fatal Gas Leak in Ludhiana, India Leaves 11 Dead and 4 Hospitalized.

At least 11 people, including women and children, have died following a gas leak in the port city of Ludhiana in Punjab state, India. The source of the leak has not been officially confirmed, but high levels of hydrogen sulphide gas were detected in the area. The National Disaster Response Force has been sent to the site, and nearby factories have been sealed off. Industrial gas leaks are not rare in India, with the 1984 Bhopal disaster being the world's worst industrial disaster.

via BBC|

#disaster #gas-leak #india