Metro pillar collapses killing 28-year-old woman and son, husband and daughter sustain serious injuries

BENGALURU: A woman and her three-year-old son died after an under-construction Metro pillar collapsed on their bike. The incident was reported near Nagavara of the outer ring road in Bengaluru. The pillar under construction in HBR Layout on Outer Ring Road collapsed. The pillar collapsed and hit a bike on which a couple and their twin children were travelling Tuesday morning.

Karnataka | An under-construction metro pillar collapsed near Nagavara of the outer ring road in Bengaluru. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/u4zRtncDBI

— ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2023

Tejasvani (28) and her son Vihan sustained grievous injuries in the accident. They were rushed to a nearby hospital but could not save their lives. Her husband Lohith and daughter also sustained serious injuries. The couple was wearing helmet.

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An under construction metro pillar falls near hennur. @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/AaPIUSdjmZ

— Kiran Parashar (@KiranParashar21) January 10, 2023

The accident happened when the construction of phase 2 B of Bengaluru Metro was progressing. The pillar made of metal rods was 40 feet long. Transportation came to a standstill following the accident. A case has been registered and investigation is on.