7 Injured As Roof Of Historic Darjeeling Loco Shed Collapses After Heavy Rain | VIDEO
Kolkata: At least seven people on Wednesday morning got injured after a portion of the roof of the Darjeeling loco shed collapsed following incessant rain. Notably, this is the second time that the historic shed got damaged as a portion of the same shed got damaged on June 21 due to continuous heavy rainfall. VIDEO | West Bengal: Eight workers injured as a portion of the Darjeeling railway…
At least seven individuals sustained injuries on Wednesday morning when a section of the roof above the Darjeeling loco shed gave way due to relentless rainfall. Surprisingly, this is not the first instance of damage to this historic structure; a similar incident occurred on June 21, also attributed to prolonged heavy downpours.
Video footage captured eight workers sustaining injuries as a portion of the Darjeeling railway station's loco shed disintegrated under the weight of the downpour. The PTI reported on the incident, providing coverage with the full video available on their platform. The injured were promptly transported to the Darjeeling District Hospital for necessary medical care.
Following the collapse, the affected workers expressed their demand for immediate reconstruction of the loco shed and the implementation of stringent safety protocols to avert any recurrence of such calamitous events. Meanwhile, the popular 16 km joy ride was temporarily halted due to the incident, prompting senior railway officials to assess the situation and strategize subsequent course of action.
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