Jabalpur, Sept. 2 -- Two labourers died after a wall of a factory collapsed on them due to rain in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district, police said on Wednesday.

The factory is situated in the Wright Town area of the district. The labourers were reportedly carrying out iron-cutting work as part of dismantling work when the incident happened.

Madan Mahal police station Sub-Inspector Satish Anuragi said that an investigation has been started.

"We received information today from the Factory that labour work was underway, and two labourers died after a wall collapsed. We immediately reached the spot. The deceased have been identified as Naseem and Akbar. Their contractor has been called, and further action into the matter is underway," SI A...