Three workers died as a result of an accident at the construction site of the Rogun Dam

An accident occurred at the construction site of the Rogun hydroelectric power station, as a result of which three workers were killed and another person was injured, the Service for State Supervision of Safe Work in Industry and Mining Supervision under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan told Asia-Plus.

The incident occurred on November 12.

According to the department, all the victims were employees of the Hokrud company, which worked at the Rogun power plant facility. The age of the victims was 39, 40 and 51 years. Information about the causes of the incident has not been disclosed at the moment.

The department reported that immediately after the incident, a working group was set up to investigate the incident. At the moment, all the circumstances related to the accident are being studied. Security services and law enforcement agencies will continue to work to clarify all the circumstances of the tragedy.

“We received an official letter about the incident, after which a working group was organized, which is currently studying the situation. Details of the incident will be announced upon completion of the investigation, ” the department said.

In 2020, 15 accidents were registered at the construction site of the Rogun Dam, as a result of which 3 workers were killed and 15 received various injuries.

In 2019, 33 accidents were registered there, as a result of which 20 people were killed, and another 25 were injured.

The construction of the Rogun Dam is the largest project not only in the republic itself, but also the largest in the entire region.

Manzuma Firuz (Asia-Plus)