Three contract ​workers died of asphyxiation at a Tata ‌Electronics factory in Tamil Nadu which makes parts for Apple iPhones. (Image credit: Social media)

Three contract ​workers died of asphyxiation at a Tata ‌Electronics factory in Tamil Nadu which makes parts for Apple iPhones, a source ​said on Tuesday.

The three died ​during maintenance work on a water ⁠tank at the facility located ​in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, said ​the source, who had direct knowledge of the matter. The New Indian Express newspaper ​reported that the deaths happened ​on Monday.
Tata Electronics did not respond to ‌a ⁠Reuters request for comment.
"The safety and dignity of every worker must remain paramount. This tragic incident will ​be thoroughly ​investigated, ⁠and appropriate action will be taken based on the ​findings," Tamil Nadu's Industries Minister ​Virudhai ⁠Magal Keerthana said in a post on X.


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