Nine migrant workers killed as structure collapses at power plant in Tamil Nadu, PM expresses condolences

Nine migrant workers killed as structure collapses at power plant in Tamil Nadu

Nine migrant labourers from northern states lost their lives in a tragic accident at the Ennore Thermal Power Plant in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday. The accident occurred during construction activities at the North Chennai Thermal Power Station, trapping several workers under the collapsed structure.

According to police officials, four workers died on the spot, while five others succumbed to their injuries after being rushed to Stanley Government Hospital in Chennai. Several others sustained grievous injuries and remain in critical condition under intensive medical care.

Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Secretary Dr. J Radhakrishnan and TANGEDCO Chairman visited the hospital to meet the injured workers and oversee medical arrangements. Emergency services and rescue teams were pressed into action immediately after the incident, and a probe has been launched to determine the cause of the collapse.

“A tragic accident occurred at the North Chennai Thermal Power Station construction site today. Preliminary reports indicate that more than 10 people sustained serious injuries. Rescue operations are underway, and the matter is under investigation,” the Avadi Police Commissionerate said in a statement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy, calling it a deeply saddening incident. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of those who died, and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

"Saddened by the mishap due to the collapse of a building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families in this difficult hour. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," PM Modi said in a post on X.

Saddened by the mishap due to the collapse of a building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families in this difficult hour. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 30, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also conveyed his condolences and announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the deceased workers.

எண்ணூரில் #BHEL நிறுவனம் மேற்கொண்டு வரும் மின் உற்பத்தி நிலையக் கட்டுமானப் பணியில் ஏற்பட்ட விபத்தில், அசாம் மாநிலத்தைச் சேர்ந்த ஒன்பது பணியாளர்கள் இறந்த செய்தி கேட்டு மிகவும் வருத்தமடைந்தேன். உயிரிழந்தோரின் குடும்பங்களுக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கலைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்.…

— M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) September 30, 2025