UP | Three Workers Injured as Debris Falls from Under-Construction Bridge in Kushinagar
The Freedom Press
Kushinagar Nov 05: Three workers were injured after debris from an under-construction bridge fell during concreting work at Maharana Pratap Chowk in Hata area of Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district on Thursday.
According to the reports, the incident occurred while concrete was being poured during the construction of the bridge on NH-28. The support track structure of a pillar reportedly collapsed, causing construction debris to fall and triggering panic at the site.
Three workers sustained injuries in the incident. They narrowly escaped a more serious mishap. Further details about their condition and the circumstances leading to the collapse are awaited.
It said that the bridge is being constructed at a cost of several crores of rupees. The incident has raised concerns over construction quality, structural safety and the arrangements made to protect workers at the site.
The latest video of the incident shows the aftermath of the collapse and has brought the safety of the ongoing construction work under scrutiny.
Questions Raised Over Safety Standards
The collapse has triggered questions over the quality of construction and the safety measures adopted by the agency executing the project. The incident also highlights the risks faced by workers during major infrastructure projects.
Further information regarding the response of the concerned construction agency and authorities is awaited.
