Tragedy Strikes: Three Labourers Die in Telangana Water Sump

Three workers died of suspected asphyxiation while working in an under-construction water sump in Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana. The incident occurred during a drinking water project. Initial reports point to insufficient oxygen levels as the cause. A case has been filed and investigations are ongoing.

In a tragic incident in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana, three labourers lost their lives due to suspected asphyxiation while working inside an under-construction water sump.

The event unfolded in Cherla mandal, where the workers were part of a team constructing a sump for a drinking water scheme. The initial distress call came when one worker entered the sump, prompting others to attempt a rescue.

A senior police official indicated that the workers likely succumbed to low oxygen levels, but definitive causes will be confirmed through autopsies. A formal case has been registered, and investigations are continuing.

(With inputs from agencies.)