Metro Construction Lapse? Iron Rod Strikes Biker’s Head In Kalyan, Leaves Youth Critical

Kalyan: A young man suffered a severe head injury when an iron reinforcement rod allegedly fell from a Metro construction site while he was riding a motorcycle on Wednesday. The victim, Abdul Haque, is currently in the Intensive Care Unit of Fortis Hospital. Haque was a passenger on his friend Hitanshu's motorcycle as they traveled from Kalyan East towards Ulhasnagar when the incident occurred.

Upon passing the Metro construction zone, a piece of iron reportedly fell from the site and struck Haque on the head, causing him to feel dizzy and bleed. He was immediately taken to Meera Hospital for initial treatment, after which he was transferred to Fortis Hospital for further care. The incident is under investigation by the Kolsewadi police station, and no case has been filed as of the report.

Authorities are scrutinizing safety measures at Metro construction sites, as the construction of Line 12 passes through heavily trafficked areas where motorists and pedestrians are at risk if construction materials are not properly secured. Residents have called for stricter monitoring of construction activities and enforcement of safety standards, urging authorities to take action if negligence is found.