Palakkad, Aug. 22 -- A sanitation worker died after collapsing inside a drainage pit in front of a hotel while carrying out cleaning work at Ummini near Olavakkode, Kerala, today.
The deceased was identified as Sujindran (55), resident of Kallekulangara Palakkad district.
The incident took place around 8 am when Sujindran entered the drainage pit to clear the blockage in the water flow. He reportedly collapsed due to breathlessness and got trapped inside.
Subsequently, the owner of the Naipunya hotel also entered the pit in an attempt to help, but experienced discomfort.
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