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Two workers killed, three injured in Bengaluru underpass cave-in
Some workers were building an underground road tunnel in a big city called Bengaluru.
While they were working, the dirt and soil around them suddenly fell in, like sand collapsing in a sandbox.
Two workers got trapped under the soil and sadly passed away.
Three other workers who were there got hurt but were able to get to safety.
The accident happened on a Tuesday morning, just before ten forty-five.
The workers were taking out water that had collected at the site before they started building with concrete.
The place where it happened is called the BDA Kanteerava Studio underpass.
A company, PJB Engineers, was in charge of the construction work.
The Bangalore Development Authority, which looks after the city's development, wants to know exactly why the soil fell.
They have asked for an independent inquiry to find out what went wrong.
Learning why it happened can help make construction sites safer for workers in the future.
Two construction workers were killed and three others were injured after a soil cave-in at an underpass construction site in Bengaluru on Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred around 10.45 am at the BDA Kanteerava Studio underpass.
Workers were removing accumulated water before reinforced concrete work was to begin when the soil suddenly collapsed.
Police said five workers were at the site; three managed to move to safety while two were trapped.
The Bangalore Development Authority has ordered an independent inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the soil collapse.
- Who
- Construction workers at the site, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), and contractor PJB Engineers Pvt Ltd.
- What
- A soil cave-in at an underpass construction site killed two workers and injured three others; an independent inquiry was ordered.
- Where
- BDA Kanteerava Studio underpass, Bengaluru.
- When
- Tuesday morning, around 10.45 am.
- Why
- The soil suddenly collapsed while workers were removing accumulated water before reinforced concrete work was to begin; the exact cause is under investigation.
Key facts
- Location
- BDA Kanteerava Studio underpass, Bengaluru
- Casualties
- 2 workers killed, 3 injured
- Time of Incident
- Tuesday, approximately 10.45 am
- Contractor
- PJB Engineers Pvt Ltd (turnkey project)
- Overseeing Body
- Bangalore Development Authority (BDA)
- Action Taken
- Independent inquiry ordered into the soil collapse
- Work Being Done
- Removal of accumulated water before reinforced concrete work
Quotes
Senior police official
Police officer involved in the incident investigation
“"Five workers were at the site when the soil suddenly collapsed. While three workers managed to move to safety, two others were trapped."”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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