Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Tirupati Crane Tragedy Prompts Probe Into Construction Safety
Three workers died and three others were hurt in a crane accident in Tirupati.
The crane was at a hotel construction site near a municipal school.
It entered the school grounds to remove a large tree.
The crane could not safely lift the tree and fell into a deep construction pit.
The pit was reportedly 34 to 40 feet deep.
Officials suspended two Town Planning officers because they may not have properly monitored the work.
Investigators are checking whether blasting was done with permission and whether the school was put at risk.
They are also checking why the crane entered the school without the headmaster being informed.
A detailed inquiry will decide who, if anyone, was responsible.
Three workers were killed and three injured when a crane fell into a deep foundation pit on DBR Road.
The crane entered a municipal school’s premises to remove a large tree but tilted while lifting it.
The Municipal Corporation of Tirupati suspended two Town Planning officials after a preliminary inquiry found supervision lapses.
The hotel project involved a planned 13-storey building with three basement levels and excavation reportedly 34 to 40 feet deep.
Authorities are examining excavation safety, possible blasting, permissions, school damage, residents’ complaints, and the crane’s entry into school grounds.
- Who
- Three workers were killed and three injured; the Municipal Corporation of Tirupati and senior officials are investigating.
- What
- A crane fell into a hotel construction pit, prompting the suspension of two Town Planning officials and a wider inquiry.
- When
- The accident occurred on Tuesday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- The accident occurred on DBR Road, between a municipal school and Sri Convention Centre in Tirupati.
- Why
- A preliminary inquiry found supervision lapses, while authorities are examining excavation safety, possible blasting, permissions, and the crane’s entry into the school premises.
- Deaths and injuries
- Three workers were killed and three others were injured.
- Location
- DBR Road, Tirupati, near Sri Convention Centre and a municipal school.
- Administrative action
- Two Municipal Corporation of Tirupati Town Planning officials were suspended.
- Project
- A hotel project taken up by Nandi Hotels of Hyderabad.
- Building plan
- A 13-storey building with three basement levels.
- Excavation depth
- Reportedly 34 to 40 feet.
- Investigation
- Officials are examining supervision, possible blasting, permissions, school damage, complaints, and tree removal.
