2 construction workers killed in Rajshashi crane fall

Two workers were killed when a crane collapsed on them at an under-construction building in Rajshahi city today.

The deceased are Mostafizul Islam, 22, of Thakurmara-Sutahati area of the city, and Babu Miah, 35, of Ishwardi upazila of Pabna district, our Rajshahi correspondent reports quoting police.

The crane fell on them when they were working at the site of the multi-storey building of a technical training centre project at Shah Makhdum around 9:30am, said Zillur Rahman, officer-in-charge of local police station.

Two workers are killed following a crane collapse at an under-construction building site at Shah Makhdum in Rajshahi city on April 15, 2018. Photo: Anwar Ali Himu\Star

Mostafizul died on the spot while Babu succumbed at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital around noon, the OC added.

The project is being implemented by a Korean company.