By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/crane-collapse-in-india-kills-16-workers Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Crane collapse in India kills 16 workers World Aug 1, 2023 9:40 AM EDT NEW DELHI (AP) — A huge crane collapsed at a highway construction site in western India, killing at least 16 workers, the country’s National Disaster Response Force said Tuesday. READ MORE: Rescuers end search at Indian village with recovery of 27 dead, but no sign of dozens missing after landslide Television footage showed the collapsed crane on the ground as rescue workers looked for survivors near the site in Thane, a city just outside Mumbai. At least three people who were injured were rushed to a hospital. Press Trust of India reported the crane is used to install precast box girders while building highway and high-speed rail bridges. Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi expressed his condolences in a message on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are injured,” his office said in a post. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
NEW DELHI (AP) — A huge crane collapsed at a highway construction site in western India, killing at least 16 workers, the country’s National Disaster Response Force said Tuesday. READ MORE: Rescuers end search at Indian village with recovery of 27 dead, but no sign of dozens missing after landslide Television footage showed the collapsed crane on the ground as rescue workers looked for survivors near the site in Thane, a city just outside Mumbai. At least three people who were injured were rushed to a hospital. Press Trust of India reported the crane is used to install precast box girders while building highway and high-speed rail bridges. Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi expressed his condolences in a message on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are injured,” his office said in a post. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now