On Saturday afternoon, a slab from the under-construction Mumbai Metro Line 4 fell onto a road, killing one person and injuring three others. The concrete slab fell on a passing autorickshaw and a car, which was crushed under its weight. The autorickshaw passenger died on the spot, while two of the injured remain hospitalised.
Hrithik Roshan reacts to Mumbai metro accident
The tragic incident has once again sparked conversations about safety, especially as much of the city remains under construction. Actor Hrithik Roshan also shared his thoughts on the matter. On Sunday, he took to his Instagram Stories to post a news article about the incident.
Along with the article, he wrote: “Heartbreaking and traumatic. My condolences to the family of the deceased and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured. I commend the swift action taken by the authorities to ensure accountability, but the need for safety checks and prevention of such accidents must be a priority, especially with all the development work going on across Mumbai’s busiest streets.”
“Safety of construction workers and the general public is of paramount importance, and I hope strict measures are taken to ensure guidelines and protocols are in place to avoid such incidents in the future,” he added.
About Mumbai Metro slab collapse
According to the preliminary investigation, the incident occurred due to a lack of concrete stitching or a technical issue with the fastening. Action has been initiated against the contractor, Milan Infra, which has been fined Rs 5 crore. The general consultants monitoring the line, Louis Berger and DB-Hill, have been penalised Rs 1 crore. The deceased’s family and the injured victims have been offered compensation, and their medical expenses will be covered.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has set up an inquiry committee led by Project Director Basavraj MB. Legal action will be initiated against those found guilty.
The committee will submit day-wise inspection notes, identify unsafe conditions, outline immediate actions taken, prepare a corridor-wide compliance matrix, and present a consolidated report recommending corrective and preventive measures, along with guidance on whether work should resume.
Meanwhile, Hrithik was last seen in War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji. The sixth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe, it also stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Kiara Advani.
