Three Bangladeshis killed in Mauritius accident

Three Bangladeshi workers were killed in a container accident in Plaine des Papayes, Mauritius, on Wednesday (November 4).

Mauritius Labour Minister Reza Uteem confirmed the incident in a Facebook post, saying a formal investigation had been launched.

According to police and rescue sources, the workers died after being crushed by heavy wooden crates inside a cargo container yard.

The deceased were identified as Mohammad Miraj Hossain, 36, Hossain Md Bilal, 37, and Sikder Zobayed Islam, 25. They worked at an aluminium manufacturing company in the area.

The investigation will examine the cause of the accident and whether workplace safety rules and necessary protective equipment were ensured.

The minister expressed condolences to the bereaved families and said the employer must provide compensation and arrange to send the bodies back to Bangladesh according to the families’ wishes.

-AJM