Chennai metro rail news: 1 dead after part of under-construction track collapses near DLF Ramapuram

Chennai metro rail collapse: In a tragic incident, a section of Chennai Metro Rail phase II corridor collapsed near DLF Ramapuram. One person was reported dead in the incident who was crushed under the debris of under-construction metro rail track.

The tragedy took place on Mount Poonamalle Road. The two I-girders that collapsed suddenly had been erected a week ago near the L&T Head office main gate in Manapakkam.

In a post on X , Chennai Metro Rail stated, “Two I-girders that had been erected a week ago near the L&T Head office main gate in Manapakkam has collapsed unexpectedly when one of its supporting A-frames gave way by slipping. CMRL along with its contractors are removing the debris on war footing basis to restore traffic movement in the road and investigation will be conducted to ascertain the cause of the collapse.”

Conforming one fatality, Chennai Metro Rail added, "It's with regret that we confirm death of one motor cyclist and it is being ascertained whether the motor cycle also had a pillion rider. We express our deepest condolences to the family of the injured deceased. The incident will be enquired into thoroughly."

This mishap at a time construction work on a part of the second phase of the metro rail project is ongoing while the construction of the metro rail track between Poonamallee and Porur is in its final stages. It is important to note that the 26.1 km long Corridor 4, stretching from Poonamallee to Light House, remains under construction. It is expected that the initial segment of the metro rail project stretching from Poonamallee to Porur will open to the public by December this year.

As per ANI report, Chennai police registered a case and are investigating the incident. The collapse of the rail track disrupted traffic movement in the area. Traffic was re-routed to clear debris.