From The Rio Times · Rafael Silva Santos · · 1m 20s
Three Bangladeshi Workers Die in Mauritius
Three Bangladeshi workers crushed by falling glass sheets at an aluminium factory in Plaine-des-Papayes, Mauritius.
In brief
Three Bangladeshi workers crushed by falling glass sheets at an aluminium factory in Plaine-des-Papayes, Mauritius. Three Bangladeshi workers died after a crate of glass sheets fell on them while unloading a container at an aluminium fabrication firm in Plaine-des-Papayes, Mauritius. Originally reported by The Rio…
Accident Details
Three Bangladeshi workers died while unloading a container at an aluminium fabrication firm in Plaine-des-Papayes, Mauritius.
What Happened
A crate of glass sheets fell on them as they unloaded a container, crushing the workers.
Workers Involved
Mohammad Miraz Hossain, 36, Hossain Md Balal, 37, and Sikder Joybayed Islam, 25.
Location and Time
The accident occurred at an aluminium fabrication company on Mosque Road, Plaine-des-Papayes, northern Mauritius, around 5.55pm local time on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Investigation Status
Police have opened an inquiry, but the exact cause of the crate falling remains unknown.
Ministry of Labour Check
The Ministry of Labour was due to send officers to check safety standards and protective equipment on Thursday morning, 5 November 2026.
Compensation and Bodies
The employer is expected to pay compensation and cover the return of bodies to Bangladesh if families wish.
What It Means
The incident highlights workplace safety risks for migrant labourers in Mauritius.
The one thing
Three Bangladeshi workers died after a crate of glass sheets fell on them while unloading a container at an aluminium fabrication firm in Plaine-des-Papayes, Mauritius.
