An under-construction underpass collapsed near Dhanwapur railway cross number 26 in Gurugram on Thursday evening, trapping some labourers under the debris. The rescue operation is underway.
The incident took place at around 6:30 pm. The underpass was being constructed by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) as part of the Dwarka Expressway project.The NDRF, fire brigade and police teams are present at the spot and the rescue operation is underway. The number of labourers trapped under the debris is not yet known.
This is the second major underpass collapse in Gurugram in the past two years. In December 2021, an underpass under construction near Hero Honda Chowk collapsed, killing two labourers.The cause of the collapse is not yet known, but it is likely due to poor construction or materials. The MCG has ordered an inquiry into the matter.
The collapse has created traffic delays in the area.The Dwarka Expressway is one of the busiest roads in Gurugram and the collapse has led to long queues of vehicles.The rescue operation is still ongoing and it is not yet clear how many people have been wounded or died.
The underpass was being constructed by a private contractor and was about 50% complete at the time of the collapse. The collapse occurred during a heavy downpour.The rescue operation is being led by the NDRF, with assistance from the fire brigade and police.
The MCG has issued a statement saying that it is deeply saddened by the incident and that it is committed to ensuring the safety of all workers involved in construction projects.The statement said that the MCG will take all necessary steps to prevent such incidents from happening again.
The MCG has also announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the families of the labourers who were killed in the collapse.The collapse is a reminder of the importance of safety in construction projects. It is essential that all construction projects are properly planned and executed, and that the materials used are of high quality.The MCG has said that it will review all of its construction projects to ensure that they are safe.
