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Two Workers Injured as Iron Girder Fails During Renovation in Shahdol
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 10:15 PM
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A construction site in Shahdol saw a partial collapse after an overloaded iron girder gave way, injuring two laborers despite prior warnings from the contractor.
The accident occurred inside an old building undergoing renovation in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh. Workers were assembling a new structural section when an iron girder, known locally as a "guarder," snapped under excessive load.
According to site reports, the contractor had previously cautioned that the girder was being subjected to weight beyond its design capacity, but construction activities were not halted. The warning was ignored, and the overloaded girder eventually fractured, causing the partially built portion to collapse.
The collapse trapped two laborers under the debris. Emergency services were dispatched promptly, and both workers were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their exact medical condition has not been disclosed.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine responsibility and to assess compliance with safety regulations. The incident has raised concerns about construction safety practices in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of load‑bearing guidelines.
According to site reports, the contractor had previously cautioned that the girder was being subjected to weight beyond its design capacity, but construction activities were not halted. The warning was ignored, and the overloaded girder eventually fractured, causing the partially built portion to collapse.
The collapse trapped two laborers under the debris. Emergency services were dispatched promptly, and both workers were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their exact medical condition has not been disclosed.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine responsibility and to assess compliance with safety regulations. The incident has raised concerns about construction safety practices in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of load‑bearing guidelines.