Nine people lost their lives and several others suffered injuries after an arch collapsed at the construction site of a thermal power plant near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the North Chennai Thermal Power Station in Ennore. According to reports, the injured were rushed to Stanley Government Hospital in North Chennai. The exact cause of the mishap is yet to be determined. Officials launched rescue operations at the accident site and an investigation has been opened.

What did PM Modi say on the incident?

In a post on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths and announced compensation for the victims. He said: "Saddened by the mishap due to the collapse of a building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. My thoughts are with the affected

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