Tamil Nadu: 1 dead as under-construction flyover collapses in Madurai

Fire and rescue personnel reached the spot after the under-construction flyover collapsed in Madurai.

A portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Saturday, killing one person. Fire and rescue personnel were on the spot, reported news agency ANI. Dr A Rathinavel, dean of Government Rajaji Hospital, said that a person died in the collapse.

Dr A Rathinavel, dean of Government Rajaji Hospital, said that a person died in the collapse. (ANI)

According to the regional news portal of oneindia, two workers got injured in the accident and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. One of the workers, identified as Akash Singh from Uttar Pradesh, succumbed to his injuries.