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Man Swept Away in Open Manhole in Hyderabad

Man Swept Away in Open Manhole in Hyderabad
Man Swept Away After Falling Into Open Manhole in Miyapur · deccanchronicle.com

A man named Balayya fell into an open manhole near a railway underpass in Hyderabad.

He was swept away by water, and rescue teams are searching for him.

The manhole was open because of repair work nearby.

The local leader, Arekapudi Gandhi, visited the site and asked people to be careful because of upcoming rain.

Balayya's family says the incident happened because of negligence by the workers and officials in charge.

Everyone is waiting for more information.

Key facts

Victim's Name
Balayya
Location
Vyshalinagar Railway Underpass, Miyapur, Hyderabad
Date
Tuesday
Rescue Teams Involved
HYDRAA, NDRF, GHMC
MLA Present
Arekapudi Gandhi
Weather Warning
Rain forecast for the next two to three days

Quotes

A. M. Arekapudi Gandhi

Member of Legislative Assembly for the local area

“Arekapudi Gandhi said that although warning boards had been placed near the work site, the incident was unfortunate.”
deccanchronicle.com

Official from Miyapur Police Station

Police official reporting the incident

“Last night we received information that a 70-year-old man named Balaiah, a native of Prem Nagar, Hafizpet, was washed away after falling into an open manhole. Rescue teams reached the spot and are making efforts to trace him.”
m.rediff.com

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