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Labourer Killed After Under-Construction Flyover Collapses in J&K
A part of a flyover being built in Jammu and Kashmir fell down during construction.
The accident happened near Jakh in Samba district.
One worker died, and another worker was badly hurt.
The injured worker was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Officials and police went to the site after the collapse.
Police are investigating what caused the structure to fall.
Officials said the dead worker’s family will receive compensation.
The flyover is part of a large expressway project connecting Delhi with Katra.
A labourer was killed and another critically injured when a flyover segment collapsed at Jakh in Samba district.
The accident occurred around 10 a.m. during construction of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway.
A precast segment being launched by a launching girder fell during the construction work.
The injured labourer was taken to hospital, while officials said compensation would be provided to the deceased worker’s family.
Police have begun an investigation, but officials said the exact cause of the collapse remains unclear.
- Who
- Two labourers were affected; one died and another was critically injured. District officials and police responded.
- What
- A precast segment of an under-construction flyover collapsed during construction work.
- Where
- Jakh in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, on the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway construction site.
- When
- Tuesday morning at around 10 a.m.
- Why
- The exact cause is not yet clear and is under investigation.
Key facts
- Fatalities
- One labourer was killed.
- Injuries
- Another labourer was critically injured and hospitalized.
- Project
- Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway
- Project length
- 669 kilometres
- Project cost
- More than Rs 40,000 crore
- Investigation
- Police have taken cognisance and started an investigation.
Quotes
Eyewitness
A local eyewitness who observed the flyover collapse from a nearby shop.
“I was sitting in a nearby shop when a portion of the flyover fell down. There was a deafening sound. We all rushed out”
NDTV
Samba district administration official
An official involved in the administration’s response to the accident.
“That is a matter of investigation. Presently, the administration is focusing on providing the best treatment to the injured labourer”
NDTV
Sources
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