Alappuzha: A migrant worker engaged in concreting works died after slipping and falling from a pillar being erected at Thuravoor as part of the Aroor-Thuravoor elevated highway project. The deceased was identified as Alamul Haq (35).
According to cops, the mishap happened at 5 pm on Saturday near the Turavoor Taluk Hospital.
“He was engaged in concreting works in one of the girders over a pillar. He reportedly fell from a height of around five metres from the ground, while preparing a wooden platform over the pillar,” police said.
Sources said the victim was not wearing a safety belt which resulted in his death. Though he was rushed to Government Taluk Hospital at Thuravoor, he succumbed to the injuries.
