Goa: Landslide At Curti-Ponda Halts Road-Widening Work; Police Cordon-Off Area

Goa: Landslide At Curti-Ponda Halts Road-Widening Work; Police Cordon-Off Area

Locals claimed the contractor had been widening the road without heeding their warnings of a possible landslide in the area.

THE GOAN NETWORKUpdated: Thursday, June 27, 2024, 07:12 PM IST
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PONDA: A landslide occurred at Curti-Ponda while road-widening work was in progress, prompting Ponda police to cordon off the area and deploy a police team at the site to safeguard motorists and pedestrians.

About The Incident

Locals claimed the contractor had been widening the road without heeding their warnings of a possible landslide in the area.

A portion of the hill collapsed in the afternoon following morning rains. Locals fear similar landslides in the coming days.

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