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Dankuni: part of Durgapur Highway overbridge collapses; safety concerns raised

  • A portion of an under-construction overbridge on the Durgapur National Highway collapsed during work in Dankuni, injuring a security guard
  • Local residents alleged the use of substandard materials in the construction, raising safety concerns about the overbridge project
  • Traffic was disrupted temporarily, and Dankuni police have initiated an investigation into the incident

15 Jan 2025

Dankuni: part of Durgapur Highway overbridge collapses; safety concerns raised

A mishap occurred during the construction of an overbridge on the Durgapur National Highway in the Dankuni area of West Bengal. A portion of the casting collapsed while welding the grade railing of the under-construction overbridge, leaving one person seriously injured.

Eyewitnesses reported that the injured individual, employed as a security guard, was managing traffic under the bridge to ensure public safety during the construction. The accident caused temporary disruption to traffic in the area, leading to a chaotic situation.

Dankuni police quickly arrived at the scene after being informed, while the injured guard was rushed to Srirampur Wals Hospital for urgent medical attention. His condition remains critical.

Local residents have alleged that substandard materials are being used in the construction of the overbridge, raising serious concerns about the project's safety and durability. "If this is the condition at the beginning of the work, what can we expect in the future?" questioned a local resident. The incident has sparked a demand for an immediate inquiry into the construction practices and the quality of materials being used.

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Dankuni: part of Durgapur Highway overbridge collapses
During the construction of an overbridge on the Durgapur National Highway in the Dankuni area of West Bengal, a portion of the casting collapsed while welding.





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