Flyover collapses in Samba’s Vijaypur during ongoing construction work on Tuesday, leaving one person dead and three injured, officials said.

The destruction following as flyover collapses in Samba’s Vijaypur, which happened at the Jakh area in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, occurred as the workers were carrying out construction activity. Authorities said that the collapse occurred at the worksite, trapping the workers at the location. They added that people around the place arrived at the scene.

Three Injured and Hospitalised

The three injured people were hospitalised after the crash. They are, however, yet to give their report. The deaths have cast a shadow over the entire large scale construction activity. It is expected that the authorities will investigate the matter to determine the reason behind the flyover’s collapse.

An authority spokesperson said that the flyover under construction collapsed as the incident occurred. The investigation team is yet to unveil the cause of the mishap.

Investigation Underway

The authorities have launched an inquiry and are expected to scrutinise the construction activity and the location where the tragedy occurred. It is yet to be unveiled as to who exactly the dead and injured persons are. The cause of the fall is also under the scanner.

Business Fortune believes that the incident has raised several questions concerning the safety of people working at the large scale construction sites. Although the investigation has just commenced, it is expected that the authorities will question people present at the construction site when the tragedy struck. The collapse has asked certain questions, such as what led the flyover to crash, whether there were concerns raised about the site before and if it was safe to carry out the activity.

The spokesperson who gave the information to the Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that “further details are awaited” before the final conclusion can be drawn.

 

FAQs

Where did the flyover collapse?

The flyover collapsed at the Jakh area in Vijaypur, Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

How many people were affected by the collapse?

The flyover collapse left one person dead and three injured.

When did the tragedy occur?

The tragedy occurred on Tuesday, August 25 during the ongoing construction work.

What happened to the injured people?

The three injured people were hospitalised after the collapse.

Is an investigation underway?

Yes, authorities have initiated a probe and they are yet to reveal details pertaining to the deceased as well as the cause of the collapse.