Three industrial laborers died when a concrete arched roof collapsed onto them at a factory entrance in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday, Xinhua reported.
The incident unfolded at the entrance of a factory situated in a local industrial area of the Krishnagiri district.
Xinhua cited a local official who said the roof was still under construction when it fell.
More than 15 workers were present at the spot when the heavy structure abruptly dropped on them.
All three fatalities were industrial laborers, according to the official statement released that day.
Four other workers sustained injuries during the collapse and were reported hurt.
Those injured were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, Xinhua added.
The local hospital processed all patients, but no further details were disclosed at the time.
Xinhua is the only outlet to have reported the casualties and injury figures so far.
The factory’s construction site had already been under scrutiny for safety concerns before the incident.
The collapse raises questions about construction practices in industrial zones across Tamil Nadu.
Local authorities are investigating the cause of the roof failure in the Krishnagiri district.
Workers remain on site for further safety checks as the investigation continues.
The incident underscores the ongoing hazards facing industrial laborers in southern India.
Authorities will also review the site’s compliance with building regulations.
Experts say proper oversight could prevent such tragedies in the future.
The community mourns the loss of three young workers.
Police will release further information as the investigation concludes.
