22-year-old worker killed in freak mishap - The Times of India on Mobile

MANGALORE: A 25-year-old worker was washed away and died after a water pipe burst at Naguri in the city on Saturday.

The deceased has been identified as Raju, a native of from Andhra Pradesh. Police sources said that Raju and three other workers, all from Andhra Pradesh, were working for construction of a drainage at Simon Lane in Naguri. Meanwhile, an earthmoving machine was digging near where they were working. The tragedy occurred when the JCB hit an underground water supply pipe. All the four workers were flung away when water started gushing out in full force. While three workers managed to escape, Raju was washed away and met a watery grave. Police personnel and fire brigade rushed to the spot.

 22-year-old worker killed in freak mishap - The Times of India on Mobile 

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