Mumbai: At least two labourers lost their lives after falling into a 40-feet-deep septic tank at an under-construction building in the Malad area of Mumbai on Wednesday, said officials. Another worker was rescued in critical condition.
Around 3:50 PM, the incident took place, with preliminary reports indicating that approximately 3 to 4 individuals fell into the subterranean septic tank.
"Mumbai Fire Brigade officials rescued three stranded labourers and sent them to Jogeshwari-based Trauma Care Hospital, where doctors declared two of them 'brought' dead," a civic official said.
He said the condition of another labourer rescued from the spot was critical. Further details are awaited.
This is a developing story.
(With PTI inputs)
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