Two killed as earth caves in at underpass construction site
Two workers were killed and three injured on Tuesday after earth collapsed into an excavation at an underpass construction site near FTI Circle, in front of Dr Rajkumar Samadhi, raising questions about safety measures at the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) project
Two construction workers lost their lives and three others sustained injuries on Tuesday when the ground beneath an underpass construction site in Bengaluru gave way. The catastrophic collapse occurred around 11 am at the site near FTI Circle, located in front of Dr Rajkumar Samadhi. Five workers were present at the excavation site when the earth shifted, with three successfully escaping harm while the remaining two were buried.
One worker perished at the scene, and the other succumbed to injuries after being transported to a private hospital. The injured workers, identified as Sadanand, Sunil, and Imtiyaz, are from Jharkhand and West Bengal, and they were immediately treated for their wounds. The excavation, ranging from 18 to 19 feet deep, was underway when the earth gave way.
The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) project is under scrutiny following the incident, with local MLA K. Gopalaiah questioning the wisdom of undertaking such a large-scale excavation during the monsoon season. Gopalaiah believes that officials and the contractor may have overlooked critical safety measures in the face of heavy rainfall.
The BDA has initiated an investigation into the accident, with an internal committee set to report its findings within 45 days. The committee will assess the circumstances leading to the collapse and determine appropriate actions based on its conclusions.
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