Bengaluru, April 16 || The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Wednesday regretted the tragic incident at the Yelahanka Kogilu Junction here in which an autorickshaw driver lost his life after a girder viaduct during transportation fell onto the three-wheeler crushing its driver to death on the spot.
A long carrier truck transporting a girder from the Wadiyarpura casting yard was involved in the accident that happened around Tuesday midnight. As the truck was taking a turn, the girder support system failed and the massive concrete structure fell onto an autorickshaw, resulting in the death of its driver -- identified as Kasim Saab.
Reacting to the incident, BMRCL, in its official statement, stated, "Whether in operations or construction, public safety is of the utmost priority to BMRCL, and all necessary measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future."
The accident took place while Saab, a resident of Hegde Nagar, was ferrying a passenger towards Nagawara. The passenger had a miraculous escape, police said.
The autorickshaw driver, who was trapped beneath, was pulled out using a crane and rushed for medical treatment. However, despite efforts, medical officials declared him dead, it stated.
BMRCL expresses deep regret over this untimely loss of life and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. As per protocol, compensation will be provided to the family of the deceased, the statement stated.