Overview
- Police said a ground-level water tank at the Avaada/Awada facility in Butibori MIDC collapsed around 9:30 am on Friday.
- Officials confirmed three deaths, with reports placing the number of injured between three and six and stating they were taken to private hospitals.
- Labourers engaged in construction work near the tank were trapped when the structure gave way, according to Nagpur Rural SP Harsh Poddar.
- Some outlets reported the tank was under testing and a sudden water blast or pressure surge triggered the collapse, but the technical cause has not been officially determined.
- A later local report cited a higher death toll and noted state and company compensation announcements, as police and fire services continue their investigation.