Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Flyover Accidents: Safety Lapses Cause Fatalities in Guwahati
Workers building flyovers in Guwahati have been getting hurt because of electrical accidents.
Sadly, some workers have died.
It seems the companies building the flyovers aren't being careful enough about electricity.
The workers are sometimes working too close to live wires, and they aren't always using safety gear like helmets and gloves.
The companies and government groups are arguing about who is responsible for the accidents.
Some people are saying that the workers need to wear their safety gear, while others believe that the electricity company or the building companies should be doing more to prevent these accidents.
These accidents highlight a lack of adherence to safety procedures.
Two construction workers have died in electrical accidents since December.
Five others have been injured in similar incidents.
Accidents are primarily due to a failure to follow safety rules.
No investigations have been initiated despite the recurring incidents.
Responsibility is being shifted between different agencies.
- Who
- Construction workers
- What
- Have been involved in electrical accidents
- When
- Since December
- Where
- Flyover construction sites across Guwahati
- Why
- Due to failure to adhere to safety protocols
Safety Advocates
Organizations
Responsibility for Accidents
Safety Advocates
Accidents are the result of systemic issues, poor management of safety, and a lack of accountability.
Organizations
Responsibility falls upon workers to comply with safety protocols; PWD, APDCL, and contractors must coordinate to guarantee safe conditions
Enforcement of Safety Measures
Safety Advocates
Existing safety measures are inadequate, and not strictly enforced.
Organizations
PWD are now enforcing safety protocols.
- Incident Type
- Electrical accidents
- Fatalities
- 2
- Injured
- 5
- Location
- Flyover construction sites, Guwahati
- Cause
- Failure to adhere to safety protocols
- Entities Involved
- APDCL, PWD, Contractors