Three construction workers were killed when a crane fell on them from an under-construction building in the capital's Demra area on Saturday.

The deceased were identified as Monir, 32, Mostofa, 42, and Zafar, 50.

Inspector (Operation) of Demra police station, Subrata Poddar confirmed the matter.

He said the construction workers were working under the building when the rope of the crane tore off.

Parts of the crane and construction materials fell on the workers leaving three dead on the spot, added the police official.

Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul