Earthmover operator dies in Madurai as arch collapses during demolition
The Hindu
An earthmover operator was killed after a major portion of the entrance arch fell on the vehicle on Wednesday night. According to preliminary reports, earthmover operator Nagalingam of Chintamani was killed on the spot after a major portion of ‘Nakkeerar Thorana Vaayil’ near MGR Bus Stand at Mattuthavani here, which was being demolished by authorities, fell on the vehicle.
An earthmover operator was killed after a major portion of the entrance arch near MGR Bus Stand at Mattuthavani fell on the vehicle during demolition on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) night.
According to preliminary reports, earthmover operator Nagalingam of Chintamani was killed on the spot after a major portion of ‘Nakkeerar Thorana Vaayil’ near MGR Bus Stand at Mattuthavani in Madurai city, which was being demolished by authorities, fell on the vehicle.
The contractor for the work, Nallathambi, was seriously injured. The arch was being removed on the directions of the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court as it was causing hindrance to traffic movement.
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An earthmover operator was killed after a major portion of the entrance arch fell on the vehicle on Wednesday night. According to preliminary reports, earthmover operator Nagalingam of Chintamani was killed on the spot after a major portion of ‘Nakkeerar Thorana Vaayil’ near MGR Bus Stand at Mattuthavani here, which was being demolished by authorities, fell on the vehicle.