Overview

• The accident occurred late on April 14, 2025, near Kogilu Cross on the Bengaluru-Ballari Road during the transport of metro construction materials.
• The victim, identified as 35-year-old Khasim or Qasim Saab in varying reports, was killed instantly when the girder fell onto his autorickshaw.
• Preliminary investigations cite reckless driving and improper securing of the girder as contributing factors to the incident.
• BMRCL has issued a statement confirming the accident, expressing regret, and committing to compensating the victim’s family.
• The incident has reignited concerns over safety protocols in metro construction, echoing a similar fatal accident in 2023.