Tamil Nadu: 9 Killed As Arch Collapses at North Chennai Thermal Power Station (VIDEO)

Tamil Nadu Arch Collapses News: Nine migrant labourers from northern states died after steel arch collapsed during construction work at the Ennore Thermal Power Plant in Tiruvallur district on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. According to the reports,fFour workers died instantly at the site. Five others succumbed to injuries after being taken to Stanley Government Hospital. Several others are undergoing intensive treatment.

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The victims were engaged in ongoing construction when the steel arch suddenly gave way, trapping them underneath. Emergency services and rescue teams were immediately deployed to the site.

According to police officials, the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation, and authorities are conducting a further probe into the matter.

"More than 10 others were seriously hurt in the collapse incident. The victims have been rushed to Stanley Government Hospital in North Chennai. The exact cause of the accident is yet to be determined. Rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident," said Avadi Police Commissionerate as quoted by ANI.

(With inputs from agencies)