Worker killed, another injured as shed collapses during construction work

PINDIGHEB: A labourer died and another sustained serious injuries when a shed gave way during construction-related work in Pindigheb, according to reports.

The incident occurred near Mohalla Masjid Gul Muhammad, where two workers were engaged in dismantling the roof of a shed. During the work, the structure collapsed on them.

Reports identified the deceased as 45-year-old Muhammad Sajid, a resident of Mohalla Haider Town in Pindigheb. He was working alongside a fellow labourer at the time of the accident.

The second worker was seriously injured in the collapse. No further details about the injured worker were provided.

Accident during roof demolition

The two men were breaking down the roof of the shed when it suddenly caved in. The collapse trapped both workers under the structure, resulting in Sajid’s death and leaving the other labourer badly hurt.

The mishap took place in the vicinity of Mohalla Masjid Gul Muhammad. Sajid belonged to Mohalla Haider Town, also in Pindigheb.

Construction and demolition work can involve significant risks, and this incident occurred while the workers were carrying out the removal of the shed’s roof. The available report did not provide additional information about the cause of the collapse beyond stating that the shed fell during the work.

No further official details were included in the report regarding rescue efforts, medical treatment, or any inquiry into the incident.

Victim identified in report

The report named the deceased worker as Muhammad Sajid, aged 45. He was a resident of Mohalla Haider Town in Pindigheb and had been working with another labourer when the accident happened.

The second worker suffered serious injuries after the shed collapsed on both men.

The incident adds to concerns surrounding workplace safety during construction and demolition activity, particularly when labourers are involved in dismantling structures. In this case, the report specifically said the workers were breaking the roof of the shed when the collapse occurred.