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Bengaluru Auto Driver Killed as Metro Girder Falls During Transport

The fatal accident near Kogilu Cross highlights safety concerns in Namma Metro construction logistics; authorities have arrested the truck driver as investigations continue.

The concrete pillar of the Namma Metro collapsed, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday. An auto-driver was killed as its debris fell on his auto-rickshaw. (PTI)
Bengaluru auto driver died after a metro girder crashed on him during late night on Tuesday.
The auto-driver in Bengaluru who died after a metro viaduct fell on his vehicle was saving up money for his daughter's wedding
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Overview

  • A 35-year-old autorickshaw driver, Qasim Saab, was killed when a metro girder fell onto his vehicle near Kogilu Cross in Bengaluru on April 14, 2025.
  • The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) stated the girder fell after the truck driver applied sudden brakes to avoid another vehicle during a U-turn.
  • Emergency services recovered the victim's body using cranes, but he was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.
  • The Yelahanka Traffic Police have arrested the truck driver, identified as Anil Kumar, and launched a formal investigation into the incident.
  • BMRCL expressed regret over the accident, pledged compensation to the victim's family, and emphasized its commitment to public safety and preventing future incidents.