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Lift Pit Tragedy Claims Young Lives in Surat
18 Oct
Summary
- Two young children drowned in a water-filled lift pit.
- The incident occurred at an under-construction building site.
- Relatives alleged negligence due to lack of safety measures.
A tragic incident occurred on Friday evening in Bhestan, Surat, where two children drowned after falling into a water-filled lift pit at an under-construction commercial building. The victims, a three-year-old boy and his two-year-old sister, were the children of migrant workers who were employed at the construction site.
The children were reportedly playing near the lift shaft when they slipped and fell into the pit, which had accumulated water and was approximately six feet deep. Their parents discovered the children after realizing they were missing and pulled them out, but it was too late.
Relatives of the deceased children have alleged gross negligence by the site management. They stated that the open shaft lacked proper protective covers or barricading, which could have prevented the children from falling in. The grieving family initially refused to accept the bodies, demanding compensation and accountability, but later accepted them after police intervention.
The incident highlights safety concerns at construction sites, particularly those housing workers and their families. The local authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
