Malkangiri: A labourer died after a portion of an under-construction bridge in Khairput block of Malkangiri district collapsed on Wednesday.
Reportedly, the deceased identified as Deba Sisa of Madakapadar village was engaged in the construction of the bridge connecting Govindapalli with Badadural.
While he was working yesterday, a section of centring work of the bridge collapsed on him. He was rescued by fellow labourers and rushed to Maithili hospital.
He was later shifted to Jeypore hospital where he breathed his last. His family members have lodged a complaint in this regard at Govindapalli Police Out Post.
