India, May 6 -- A 19-year-old labourer working on the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project site in Parel, died early Tuesday after being struck by a steel frame, according to the police. A case has been registered against a crane operator and the site supervisor for alleged negligence.

The incident occurred around 12:10 am on Tuesday when workers employed by contractor J Kumar Constructions were transporting steel frames near KEM Hospital towards Parel TT junction using a crane, according to the Bhoiwada police.

Preliminary reports suggest that the deceased, Ravi Giri, was standing on the crane when it was lifting steel frames. One of the steel plates started moving before striking him unconscious, police said.

"Due to the crane oper...