Three workers die after a crane collapses at a construction site in Tirupati
A crane collapse at a construction site in Tirupati, India, resulted in the deaths of three workers and injuries to three others. Local authorities are investigating the incident for potential criminal negligence regarding safety norms.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding workplace safety standards and regulatory oversight in India's rapidly expanding urban construction sector.
In a tragic incident, three workers died on the spot and three others sustained injuries after a crane collapsed at a construction site here on Tuesday (September 29, 2026).
The incident occurred on DBR Hospital Road, when a heavy crane deployed to excavate earth from a deep pit tilted and capsized into the same pit. The deceased were identified as Rama Rao (45) from Odisha, site engineer Sandeep Kumar (40) from Srikakulam, and watchman Gangaiah (40).
Crane operators Shaik Farhan and Naushad, both hailing from Bihar, and worker Murugaiah from Yerpedu were grievously injured and shifted to the nearby hospital for treatment.
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