BanglaPress Desk: Three Bangladeshi workers have died in a container-related accident in the Plaine des Papayes area of Mauritius. The incident occurred last Wednesday (November 4). Following the accident, the country’s Ministry of Labour has established a formal investigative committee.
Mauritius’ Minister of Labour, Reza Uteem, confirmed the incident in a Facebook post, stating that a comprehensive investigation into this tragic event has begun.
According to police and rescue sources, the accident took place at a cargo container yard. The three workers were crushed by a heavy wooden crate inside a container.
The victims have been identified as Mohammad Miraj Hossain (36), Hossain Md. Belal (37), and Sikdar Jobayed Islam (25). All three were employed at an aluminum manufacturing facility in the Plaine des Papayes area.
Upon receiving reports of the incident, fire service personnel arrived at the scene to conduct a rescue operation. However, medical responders from the emergency team confirmed that the workers had already died inside the container.
Investigators have begun working to determine the exact cause of the accident. The ministry’s investigative team will thoroughly examine whether appropriate safety regulations were followed at the facility and whether the workers were provided with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Minister Reza Uteem has expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the victims. He further stated that the employer will be required to provide compensation to the affected families and must make all necessary arrangements to repatriate the bodies to Bangladesh, in accordance with the wishes of the victims' relatives. Source: Defi Media
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