Gurugram: Part of under-construction elevated road on Dwarka expressway collapses, 2 personnel suspended
A portion of an under-construction elevated road on the Dwarka Expressway collapsed here on Sunday morning injuring three workers, following which two personnel of the contractor and supervision consultant were suspended by NHAI, officials said.
The Gurgaon Police said the incident occurred around 7.30 am and three labourers sustained injuries. They were discharged from a hospital after treatment, officials said.
A team of officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), including the regional officer and the project director, visited the site.
When contacted, NHAI Member (Projects) Manoj Kumar said, “On first impression, it seems to be a case of mechanical failure. It is being investigated.”
The NHAI said it has suspended key personnel of developer Larsen & Toubro and supervision consultant AECOM following the incident.
The personnel were suspended pending the outcome of investigation by an expert committee being constituted to probe the incident, it said.
