Tragic Accident at Patna Metro Construction Site

A tragic accident at a Patna Metro construction site resulted in two deaths and several injuries. The incident involved a pickup van with failed brakes crashing into workers within a tunnel. Authorities are investigating the mechanical failure and probing allegations of absent supervisors.

A tragic accident struck a construction site of the Patna Metro, leaving two dead and several injured, according to police reports on Tuesday.

The mishap occurred late Monday night within a tunnel near Patna University, as detailed by Senior Superintendent of Police Rajeev Mishra.

The catastrophe ensued when a pickup van, whose brakes malfunctioned, plowed into construction workers. Two individuals died immediately, while six others sustained injuries requiring hospitalization.

Despite full recovery and discharge of the injured, investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the brake failure, with Patna Metro officials conducting independent inquiries, according to Monisa Dubey, the Public Relations Officer for Patna Metro.

Allegations surfaced from eyewitness accounts highlighting the absence of supervisory personnel within the tunnel during operations, but officials have remained reticent on the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)