Three Bangladeshi workers killed in glass crate accident in Mauritius

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Three Bangladeshi workers were killed on Wednesday after a heavy crate containing glass panels fell on them during unloading at a workplace in Mauritius.

The victims were identified as Mohammad Miraj Hossain, 36, Hossain Md Belal, 37, and Sikder Zubayed Islam, 25, bdnews24.com reported.

The accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a company’s premises on Mosque Road in Plaine des Papayes, in the northern part of the country, according to local media outlets Le Defi Media and Le Mauricien.

Le Defi Media reported that the crate accidentally fell while workers were moving it. Le Mauricien, citing preliminary information, said the workers were unloading a crate containing 41 glass sheets, each measuring 6ft by 8ft, when it suddenly toppled onto them.

Police in Plaine des Papayes launched a preliminary investigation, while personnel from the Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service took part in the rescue operation. The bodies were later transferred to a local hospital morgue.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. The country’s labour ministry is also expected to examine the incident.

Investigators are expected to assess whether workplace safety regulations were followed, appropriate equipment and lifting procedures were used, and the workers received adequate training and supervision.

Anyone found responsible for negligence or violating safety requirements could face accountability.

No details were immediately available about arrangements to repatriate the bodies to Bangladesh.