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Pune Metro Work Site Hazard: Tin Sheet Falls Amidst Strong Winds
10 May
Summary
- A tin sheet fell from a Metro viaduct construction site due to strong winds.
- No injuries were reported following the incident on Saturday evening.
- Maha Metro has halted work and launched a safety inquiry.
Work on an under-construction Metro viaduct in Pune was temporarily halted late Saturday evening after a tin sheet dislodged and fell onto the road. The incident occurred near Bhakti Shakti Chowk, attributed to strong winds. Maha Metro, responsible for the project, has ceased all related extension work on the PCMC to Bhakti Shakti Chowk route. A thorough safety inquiry has been launched by the company's dedicated team to investigate the cause. Officials have stated that appropriate action will be taken against any individuals found to be responsible for the lapse. Furthermore, instructions have been issued to conduct comprehensive inspections of the entire stretch and reinforce existing safety protocols to prevent future occurrences. This particular section of the Metro line is approximately 50% complete.
