2 die as building collapses during demolition in Kerala

2 die as building collapses during demolition in Kerala
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Kochi: Two migrant workers died after an old building, where demolition work was underway, collapsed at Maradu in this city on Wednesday.

Both the deceased were natives of Odisha, police said.

Though the workers were rushed to the government hospital, they were declared brought dead by doctors.

The mishap occurred after a slab of the building, being demolished for reconstruction, fell upon the hapless workers, they added. A case has been registered and investigation in on.