Maharashtra: 3 workers killed, 6 injured after water tank collapses at Solar plant factory in Butibori
Dec 19, 2025
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], December 19 : Three workers died while six other persons sustained injuries after a water tank collapsed at a solar panel manufacturing plant in Nagpur's Butibori MIDC, officials informed on Friday.
According to Nagpur Superintendent of Police Harsh Poddar, the accident occurred while the workers were working on a construction project near the water tank at the Awada company, which manufactures solar panels. The water tank collapsed and trapped them underneath.
Out of those injured, three of them sustained serious injuries. According to officials, the workers are receiving treatment at various private hospitals.
"The labourers were working on a construction project near the water tank when it collapsed, trapping them underneath," Nagpur Superintendent of Police said.
Police and fire brigade reached the spot soon after receiving information of the incident, and further investigation is underway.
