At least eight labourers were injured after an under-construction roof collapsed at Bongaigaon railway station in Assam on Tuesday. Out of the total injured, three persons are in serious condition. The injured in critical condition have been moved to a private hospital for treatment.

The injured in critical condition have been moved to a private hospital for treatment.

The incident took place when the overhead shed collapsed around 5.45 PM as a group of labourers were working underneath it, Bongaigaon Superintendent of Police Swapnaneel Deka said.

“The overhead shed lost balance while being fitted. Altogether eight labourers have been injured. The condition of three is serious and they have been admitted to a private hospital, while the remaining five are undergoing treatment in the civil hospital,” Deka told.

A firm, Tribeni Constructions, was undertaking the work on a contractual basis and no official of the company was present during the accident.

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