Kolkata Factory Shed Collapse Traps 23 Workers During Construction

Brief By timesnownews / 2:03 PM on 24 Jun 2026

A major accident occurred in Kolkata’s Taratala area after an under-construction factory shed collapsed, trapping 23 workers beneath the debris and injuring several others. Rescue teams, firefighters and heavy machinery were deployed for operations. Authorities cordoned off the site as investigations began. Officials are assessing casualties and injuries while efforts continue to locate and rescue trapped workers.