One worker dead, one rescued after cave-in at construction site

BENGALURU: One construction worker died while another was rescued after the earth caved in on them at a construction site at Gurappanapalya in Suddaguntepalya police limits in the city on Monday afternoon. Both workers were rushed to the St John’s hospital.

The deceased construction worker was identified as Ranjan (20), hailing from Sompur in Bihar. The BBMP, Fire and Emergency Services and SDRF personnel were involved in the rescue effort.

One of the workers was rescued by the BBMP and SDRF.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) C K Baba, who visited the spot, said the foundation for a building was being dug when one of the excavators touched the wall of an adjacent apartment complex, leading to the wall and earth caving in.

Deputy Commissioner of Police C K Baba said action will be taken against the contractor and site owner.

“One worker lost his life due to the cave-in and an FIR has been registered. Action will be taken against the contractor too and owner. We will check what safety measures were taken at the site. The adjacent apartment building now seems unsafe”, he said.