PATNA: At least two workers, including a locomotive operator, were killed, and eight others injured at the Patna Metro construction site near the NIT exit on Ashok Rajpath in the state capital late on Monday night.
According to unconfirmed sources, three workers may have died in the incident. The deceased have been identified as Manoj, Vijay, and Shyam Babu, all natives of Odisha. Sources suggested that those killed included a TVM operator, a locomotive operator, and a worker.
Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh confirmed that “two workers were killed in the mishap,” adding that the injured had been admitted to a local hospital. Patna SSP Rajiv Mishra also confirmed that eight injured workers were receiving treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).
The accident reportedly took place when the brakes on a loaded locomotive pickup failed, causing it to become uncontrollable and run over multiple workers. The incident occurred during the night shift, with around 25 workers present on-site at the time. Many workers had previously voiced concerns about the lack of supervisors during night shifts.
Following the accident, workers expressed frustration and anger, demanding improved safety measures at the construction site. This incident is considered the most serious accident at any Patna Metro construction site to date.