Two plantation workers killed after tree falls on them in Idukki
Two cardamom plantation workers were killed in Idukki, India, after a tree fell on them during heavy rain and strong winds. The victims were part of a group harvesting crops when the accident occurred.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the occupational hazards faced by agricultural workers in regions prone to extreme weather events.
Two plantation workers killed after tree falls on them in Idukki IDUKKI Two cardamom plantation workers were killed after a tree fell on them at Mankulam in Idukki on Sunday. The deceased have been identified as Silliyamma (65) and Veeralakshmi (45), residents of the Sinkkudy tribal settlement near Mankulam.
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