Mymensingh: Two construction workers were killed after being electrocuted and falling from the roof of an under-construction building in Trishal upazila of the district today. The incident occurred around 2:15 PM in Daipara area under Ward No-5 of Trishal Municipality.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the deceased were identified as Jisan, 18, son of Ratan from Tarail upazila in Kishoreganj district, and Sirajul Islam, 22, son of the late Ibrahim, a resident of Birampur Bhatipara area of Trishal. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Trishal Police Station Md Mansur Ahmed confirmed the incident.
The OC explained that during the construction work, steel rods came in contact with an electric wire hanging beside the building, causing the two workers to be electrocuted and fall from the third-floor roof, sustaining critical injuries. Locals rushed them to Trishal Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty doctor declared them dead.
Police stated that legal action in connection with the incident is underway.