Worker Grievously Injured by Dumper at Maharashtra Railway Station

A 36-year-old worker named Ravi Gaikwad was seriously injured after being run over by a dumper near Saphale station in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The incident took place on August 14 while he was performing cabling work. A case has been registered against the unidentified dumper driver.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Palghar | Updated: 28-08-2024 11:09 IST | Created: 28-08-2024 11:09 IST
Worker Grievously Injured by Dumper at Maharashtra Railway Station
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In a tragic incident at Maharashtra's Palghar district, a 36-year-old worker suffered grievous injuries on August 14. Ravi Gaikwad was run over by a dumper while conducting cabling work near a bridge at the Saphale station, Western Railway.

The accident left Gaikwad seriously injured and he was promptly admitted to a local hospital for urgent treatment. Authorities indicated that the incident occurred during routine maintenance activities.

Police have registered a case under section 125 (b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), holding the unidentified driver of the dumper accountable for endangering life and personal safety. Investigations are ongoing to identify the driver.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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