Three Bangladeshi Workers Killed in Workplace Accident in Mauritius

Three Bangladeshi workers were killed after a heavy crate filled with glass panels fell on them at a workplace in Mauritius on Wednesday afternoon (November 4).

The accident occurred at the premises of a company on Mosque Road in the Plaine des Papayes area of northern Mauritius.

The deceased were identified as Mohammad Miraj Hossain, 36, Hossain Md Belal, 37, and Sikder Zubayer Islam, 25.

According to local media outlets Le Défi Media and Le Mauricien, the workers were unloading a crate filled with glass panels from a container when it suddenly overturned and fell on them. All three died at the scene.

According to preliminary information published by Le Mauricien, the crate contained 41 glass sheets, each measuring 6 feet by 8 feet.

Police in Plaine des Papayes have launched an investigation into the incident. Members of the Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service also took part in the rescue operation. The bodies were later taken to a local hospital morgue.

Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the accident, including whether workplace safety regulations were followed and whether proper equipment and procedures were used to handle the heavy materials.

The Labour Ministry may also launch an investigation, according to reports.

No immediate information was available on arrangements to repatriate the bodies of the three Bangladeshi workers.