9 Assam Migrant Workers Killed in Chennai Power Plant Construction Collapse: Officials Launch Investigation

Oct 01, 2025 01:34 am CST

A tragic accident at Chennai's Ennore supercritical power station claimed the lives of nine migrant workers from Assam when an under-construction coal handling enclosure collapsed from a height of 45 feet. One worker survived with injuries. Both Tamil Nadu and Assam governments have announced compensation for the victims' families, while authorities investigate the cause of the collapse that occurred despite workers reportedly wearing safety gear.