A 35-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was killed after an enormous metro viaduct being transported on a truck fell on his automobile shortly after midnight Wednesday close to Kogilu Cross in North Bengaluru.
The accident occurred when an 18-wheeler truck transporting the concrete construction all of the sudden braked on the Kogilu Cross Junction on Ballari Street. The viaduct — a part of the metro infrastructure designed to hold rail traces — toppled and landed on the auto-rickshaw, immediately crushing the automobile and killing the motive force, Kasim Saab. The lone passenger managed to flee with minor accidents.
Preliminary investigations carried out by the Yelahanka site visitors police present the viaduct was not securely mounted to the truck. “The concrete construction wasn’t correctly secured. The abrupt braking brought on the slab to shift and fall, crushing the rickshaw,” mentioned a police officer.
The truck driver fled the scene instantly, and stays untraceable as of Wednesday morning.
Eyewitnesses and passersby rushed to assist, however the auto-rickshaw was buried below the heavy concrete slab. Rescue operations needed to await a crane to raise the construction, by which period a big crowd had gathered.
The viaduct was probably being transported as a part of Namma Metro’s Section 2B venture — a 37-km Blue Line hall connecting Okay R Puram to the Kempegowda Worldwide Airport. The stretch will characteristic 17 stations, together with one near the accident website.
An investigation is underway, and the police mentioned they’re persevering with efforts to find the truck driver.
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In a press release, Bangalore Metro Rail Company Restricted (BMRCL) mentioned the accident occurred at Yelahanka Kogilu Junction.
“The girder was being transported by a protracted provider truck from the Vadiyarpura casting yard. Whereas the truck took a flip, a sudden braking to keep away from a automobile which rushed in entrance of the trailer brought on the girder to fall on an auto rickshaw, and ensuing within the loss of life of the motive force. The physique of the auto rickshaw driver was recovered utilizing cranes, and regardless of medical consideration, he was declared useless by medical authorities. Our deepest condolences exit to the household of the deceased,” BMRCL mentioned.
“Police personnel are conducting additional investigations into the accident, and appropriate motion might be taken. BMRCL regrets this premature lack of life and can compensate the household of the deceased as per protocol. The protection of most of the people is of utmost significance to BMRCL, whether or not it’s in operations or building, and we are going to make sure that all crucial measures are taken to keep away from such occurrences in future.”
In January 2023, a metro pillar collapsed close to HBR Format, killing a girl and her younger son, who had been travelling on a two-wheeler with their household.