Construction worker killed by falling debris during wall demolition in Ctg's Lohagara
A construction worker was killed after being hit by falling debris on Saturday morning while demolishing an old wall in Lohagara upazila of Chattogram.
The deceased was identified as Ali Mia, 45, son of Abdul Alim from Haridarghona village in Barahatia Ward 2.
Confirming the incident, Inspector (Investigation) at Lohagara Police Station Robiul Islam Khan said, "After receiving reports of the worker's death during the demolition, a police team visited the site.
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"Legal action will be taken if any formal complaint is lodged."
The incident occurred around 10:00am at the residence of Kabir Fakir in Haridarghona, where workers were engaged in construction work for a new house belonging to expatriate Anwar Hossain.
According to eyewitnesses, Ali Mia was involved in demolishing an old structure at the site when a portion of the wall suddenly collapsed.
A chunk of brick struck him in the chest, causing him to collapse on the ground.
Other workers quickly rescued him and rushed him to a private hospital in the upazila town, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
