Three workers die of asphyxiation at Indian iPhone parts factory, source says

‌Three contract ​workers died of asphyxiation at a Tata Electronics factory ‌in southern India which makes parts for Apple iPhones, a source said on Tuesday.

The three died during ‌maintenance work on a water tank at the ‌facility located in Hosur, Tamil Nadu state, said the source, who had direct knowledge of the matter. ⁠The ​New Indian Express ⁠newspaper reported that the deaths happened on Monday. Tata ⁠Electronics did not respond to a Reuters request ​for comment.

"The safety and dignity of every worker ⁠must remain paramount. This tragic incident will be thoroughly ⁠investigated, and ​appropriate action will be taken based on the findings," Tamil Nadu's Industries Minister Virudhai ⁠Magal Keerthana said in a post on X.