Samruddhi Expressway Construction Mishap: Visuals From Accident Site Show Wreckage That Left 17 Dead, 3 Injured In Thane's Shahapur

At least 17 construction workers lost their lives on late Monday night at Shahapur during the construction of Mumbai - Nagpur Super Communication Samruddhi Expressway.

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The injured are being treated at Shivaji Hospital in Kalwa, Thane. An enquiry has been ordered into the incident to ascertain the reason.

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It is feared that another upto 6 labourers and engineers are trapped below the debris. This doesn't include those who have sustained injuries and are being treated at a local hospital in Shahapur.

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The incident occurred at around 11pm while girder launching work was underway for a bridge. The under construction bridge is part of the 701 km long Expressway.

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According to authorities, the tragic incident occurred near Sarlambe village when girder launching machine weighing a few hundred tonnes collapsed crushing people beneath involved in the work.

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NDRF Assistant Commandant Sarang Kurve, said, "We got information about the incident at around 1:30 am and our first team started the rescue operation around 5:30 am. Our search and rescue operation is still underway. Sniffer dogs have also been used for rescue."

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According to a Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) official, rescue work is underway at the incident location.

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So far, 600 km of the Expressway between Bharvir near Igatpuri and Nagpur has been opened for public use.

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The MSRDC officials had set a deadline of 2023 end to complete construction of the balance 101 km upto Thane, this was to enable having a political inauguration event prior to Lok Sabha elections scheduled in the first half of 2024.

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