We left Home to Feed Home: Young Man Dies While Offloading Gravel 

A tragic incident has occurred at a construction site where a young man lost his life while working to earn a living.

The deceased, believed to be in his early 20s, was reportedly assisting in offloading gravel from a tipper truck when the accident happened.

According to eyewitnesses, the man was attempting to manually dislodge gravel stuck beneath the raised back of the truck when the tailgate suddenly gave way.

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He was instantly buried by the weight of the gravel and part of the truck’s load-bearing flap.

Despite efforts by bystanders to rescue him, he was declared dead at the scene.

The heartbreaking image circulating on social media shows the young man bent under the truck, highlighting the perilous conditions many labourers endure daily just to survive.

The incident has sparked a wave of public sympathy, with many calling for improved safety measures at construction and offloading sites across the country.

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While authorities are yet to release an official statement, this tragic event serves as a painful reminder of the risks associated with informal labour and the urgent need for enforcing safety protocols to protect workers.

The identity of the deceased has not been made public, pending notification of his family. May his soul rest in peace.