Archive · 26 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- Tuesday morning at around 10 a.m.
- Where
- Jakh in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, on the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway construction site.
- Why
- The exact cause is not yet clear and is under investigation.
- 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.