Metro Project Shutterings Description
Shuttering between two under construction metro pillars here today collapsed when workers were filling concrete to reinforce the portion between them, causing injuries to eight laborers.
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Spokesman said, "Concreting work for the cross arm was going on at the site since midnight and it was about to be completed when the incident took place. The site has been cleared and the traffic has resumed."
He said, "A director level inquiry committee which will include safety experts from the general consultants has been constituted for conducting an inquiry into the incident. The committee will submit its report soon."
Asked about the incident, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said, "All safety precautions will be taken. I will inquire about incident, issue directions to ensure safety of labourers. Those injured will be given free treatment.