Worker killed in accident at metro rail site

Police said that an iron-rod structure which is used to make pillars at the underground stations fell on the victim Amarendar Ram around 9.30 pm, causing severe injuries to his head. The helmet he was wearing was of no help. 

He was first rushed to National Hospital and then to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) where he succumbed, without responding to treatment. Amarendar’s wife was in their hometown in Bihar, while he had been working at the Metro Rail project along with his kin. The work at the site was suspended due to the accident. When contacted, CMRL authorities said that the accident was most unexpected. 

“All the workers have been insured by their respective contractors and the kin of the deceased will be provided with compensation,” the official added. At least six persons have died so far due to accidents during the metro rail work in the city.