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October 7, 2014

Construction worker dies in fall from 10-storey building

An Indian construction worker died last night in a fall from the 10th floor of a building under construction in Malé.
Police said the incident was reported around 7:14pm and the man was pronounced dead on arrival at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital.
The Indian worker fell on the roof of the next door residence, police said.
Police urged construction companies to take precautionary measures on sites to ensure safety of workers.

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