Bhopal Metro Scare: 150-Kg Shuttering Plate Crashes Near Moving Auto; 7 Major Mishaps In 5 Years
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) construction project in Bhopal has reported more frequent safety-related incidents than Indore, with at least seven major mishaps recorded in the city over the past five years, compared with at least three significant incidents directly linked to Indore Metro construction sites. The latest mishap occurred near…
Bhopal Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) construction site in the city has experienced a concerning trend of safety-related incidents, with seven major mishaps reported in the past five years compared to three in Indore Metro construction zones. The most recent incident occurred near the Nishatpura Railway Overbridge (ROB) on Monday, when a 150-kilogram shuttering plate fell from a crane hook while being lifted onto a metro pillar.
The plate narrowly missed an auto-rickshaw carrying four people, which could have otherwise resulted in fatalities. This latest mishap has highlighted concerns over the enforcement of safety protocols during heavy lifting operations. MPMRCL's Deputy Head Dheeraj Shukla stated that safety measures have been reinforced, especially during the monsoon season, including barricading, adjusting traffic-sensitive work timings, and conducting regular site monitoring to ensure the safety of both workers and the public.
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