15 workers hurt as factory shed collapses

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Over 15 labourers were injured after a cemented shed collapsed at a cycle parts unit in Phase 3, Focal Point area, here today. Most of the workers had moved out before the shed collapsed. The incident took place at Gobind Cycle Parts Manufacturers around 11 am today. Around 50 labourers were working at the unit at the time of the mishap. Eyewitnesses said the shed came down slowly as it was fixed with iron frame. The workers got enough time to leave the spot. Some of the labourers were injured while running towards a safe place as heavy machines and cycle parts were lying there. Only four workers suffered major injuries as cemented sheets fell on them.