The boom of the work platform of MahaMetro suddenly collapsed and the lift basket crashed to the ground near Agrasen square on Central Avenue on Saturday night. However, no one was injured in the accident, claimed MahaMetro’s PRO, Akhilesh Halwe.
According to Halwe, the aerial lift was stationed near the square for painting Metro’s tracks. The machine suddenly disbalanced and the boom of the work platform collapsed crashing into the structures of roadside shops. The shops were badly destroyed in the accident. Halwe said that a crane was sent to settle the aerial lift which is also known as Manlifter. The lift operator and the painter had gone for dinner when the accident occured, he claimed.
Traffic passing through Central Avenue was badly affected after the accident. A large number of onlookers gathered to the spot after the news of the accident spread in the area. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone III Lohit Matani said that a police team was sent to Mayo Hospital to find whether anyone was injured in the accident. An offence will be registered after conducting inquiry into the matter, he said.
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