Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Airbags Save Policemen After Car Falls From Bridge
Two police officers were driving on a road in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, when their car fell off a bridge.
It was raining heavily, and the road was not fully built, making it hard to see.
The car's airbags opened just in time, saving the officers from serious injuries.
They had small cuts and bruises but are okay now.
People in the area are worried about safety on the unfinished road and want better signs and barriers to prevent more accidents.
Two police personnel escaped unhurt after their car fell from a bridge in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.
The incident occurred late on Thursday night due to poor visibility caused by heavy rain and incomplete construction work.
The airbags of the vehicle opened during the accident, saving the lives of the Kakunpur police outpost in-charge and a constable.
Both personnel suffered minor injuries and are reported to be out of danger.
Local residents have demanded proper barricading, warning signs, and safety measures at construction sites to prevent such incidents in the future.
- Who
- Two police personnel: Rajendra Bagri and Brijraj Singh Parmar
- What
- Car fell from a bridge on the under-construction bypass road
- When
- Thursday night between 9 pm to 10 pm
- Where
- Harpalpur, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Poor visibility due to heavy rain and incomplete construction work
Safety Measures
Construction Standards
Safety Measures
Safety Measures
Local residents demand proper barricading, warning signs, and safety measures at construction sites to prevent such incidents in the future.
Construction Standards
The construction company argues that they have implemented necessary safety measures and that the accident was due to poor visibility and driver error.
- Location
- Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Thursday night between 9 pm to 10 pm
- Vehicle Registration
- MP 16 ZM 6927
- Injured Personnel
- Rajendra Bagri and Brijraj Singh Parmar
- Cause of Accident
- Poor visibility due to heavy rain and incomplete construction work