WATCH CCTV: Pune Man Dies After Falling Into Open Drainage Pit Amid Civic Work In Yerwada
Pune: A man died after falling into a nearly 15-foot-deep drainage pit during ongoing civic work in the Yerwada Fish Market area. The deceased, identified as Pradeep Pardeshi, reportedly fell into the pit after being grazed by an auto-rickshaw. He suffered severe injuries and later died while undergoing medical treatment. The accident took place in the middle of the day when excavation work was…
Pune witnessed a tragic incident where a man, identified as Pradeep Pardeshi, lost his life after falling into a deep drainage pit during ongoing civic work in the Yerwada Fish Market area. The 15-foot-deep pit was excavated as part of the road improvement project. Pardeshi suffered severe injuries when he was grazed by an auto-rickshaw, leading him to fall into the pit while undergoing medical treatment.
The accident occurred during peak hours, with excavation work and a large machine operating simultaneously on the road. A narrow passage was left for vehicles to pass, which contributed to the accident. A traffic controller, a boy, was present to manage the traffic in the congested stretch. Residents expressed anger over the lack of safety measures, warning signs, and barricades at the site.
The community has been raising concerns over the risks posed by the ongoing construction work, citing previous accidents on the same stretch. Pardeshi's family contacted the Laxminagar Police Station, demanding strict legal action against the contractors and officials involved, seeking accountability for the alleged negligence that resulted in the fatal accident.
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