2 killed in roof collapse at Barapukuria coal mine

Barapukuria coal mine yard. Photo: UNB
Barapukuria coal mine yard. Photo: UNB

Two workers were killed and three others injured when the roof of an under-construction power substation at Barapukuria coal mine collapsed in Dinajpur on Sunday, reports UNB. 


The deceased were Akash Chandra, 16, son of Shomor Chandra of Bajitpur village in Fulbari upazila and Proshanto Ray, 17, son of Debura Ray of Hamidpur Chougachi village in Parbotipur upazila of Dinajpur district.

Fulbari uapzila health and family planning officer (UHFPO) Dr Md Nurul Islam said they were brought dead to the hospital.

Barapukuria police outpost in charge Sultan Mahmud said a unit of Fulbari Fire Service rescued the injured after the roof of the under-construction power substation collapsed on 8-10 workers working there at 5 pm in the evening.

The injured were taken to Fulbari upazila health complex.