Worker killed in accident

Nashik, Sep 27 (UNI) A 38-year-old contract worker was crushed to death after a bundle of iron rods fell on him in a factory in Satpur MIDC area here today.

The worker was identified as Gajanan Mahale, a resident of Trimbakeshwar taluka of Wadholi.

The incident occurred in Jyoti Structures Pvt Ltd. A crane was lifting a bundle of iron rods, when it slipped and fell on Mahale, injuring him seriously. He was rushed to District Civil Hospital, where he was declared brought dead, police said.

A case has been registered under section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Code with Satpur police station, they added.

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