Tragedy Strikes as Iron Rod from Metro Site Injures Passenger

A tragic accident occurred when an iron rod fell from a metro construction site in Bhiwandi onto a moving autorickshaw, seriously injuring passenger Sonuali Shaikh. The incident prompted police to file a case against unidentified individuals. The injured passenger underwent a five-hour surgery in a local hospital.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Thane | Updated: 07-08-2025 00:14 IST | Created: 07-08-2025 00:14 IST
Tragedy Strikes as Iron Rod from Metro Site Injures Passenger
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In Bhiwandi, an iron rod fell from a metro rail construction site onto a moving autorickshaw, resulting in severe injury to a passenger. The incident happened during the first phase of the Thane-Bhiwandi Metro Line's construction.

Sonuali Shaikh, the injured passenger, was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors worked for five hours to safely remove the rod from her head, an official reported.

Police have initiated an investigation and registered a criminal case against unknown individuals under section 125 of the BNS, citing endangerment to life.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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