Three workers were killed when a crane fell on them from an under-construction building in the capital's Demra area on Saturday (June 24). 

The deceased are Monir, 32, Mostofa, 42, and Zafar, 50. 

The accident took place this noon near Noor Masjid in Demra Naya Para area.

Inspector (Operation) of Demra police station, Subrata Poddar confirmed the matter.

He said the construction workers were working under the building when the rope of the crane tore off. Parts of the crane and construction materials fell on the workers leaving three dead on the spot.

BDST: 1723 HRS, JUNE 24, 2023
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