Panic swept through Pratapgarh district after a high-mast billboard pole collapsed onto a moving car on Sunday afternoon, killing Samajwadi Party leader Lal Bahadur Yadav, according to multiple media reports.
The incident occurred in Babuganj market under the Antu police station limits and was captured on nearby CCTV cameras. Yadav, 48, was reportedly travelling towards the city in his Hyundai Creta when the tragedy struck.
Pole Collapses During Installation
According to media reports, the high-mast structure was being erected in front of a petrol pump when it suddenly lost balance and fell onto the vehicle. The pole, meant to display information related to the fuel station, crashed directly onto the car, crushing it completely.
Death On The Spot
Yadav sustained critical injuries and was declared dead at the scene. The impact was so severe that the vehicle was badly mangled under the weight of the heavy structure.
His sudden demise has triggered shock and grief among party workers and residents in the region. Supporters gathered at the spot soon after the incident, expressing anguish over the loss.
Probe Into Possible Negligence
The district administration has launched an investigation to determine whether safety protocols were followed during the installation work. Officials are examining potential lapses in supervision and compliance standards.
Authorities have stated that action will be taken if negligence is found.
Mumbai Mulund Metro Slab Tragedy
The incident just comes days after, One person was killed and three others injured when a large concrete slab from Mumbai Metro Line 4 collapsed onto vehicles on LBS Marg in Mulund West near the Johnson & Johnson and Oberoi premises on Saturday.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 pm. The slab reportedly fell directly onto cars and an autorickshaw passing below. An auto driver and a woman were reported to be trapped under the debris, leading an immediate emergency response.
