Metro panel crushes auto: MMRDA blames driver for illegal parking!

Updated On: 24 August, 2023 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

MMRDA says vehicle was in no-parking zone, commuters say driver must be compensated

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(Left) The damaged auto rickshaw (right) The station wall from where the glass panels fell

An auto rickshaw was damaged after glass panels fell from the Mandapeshwar Metro station on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported. Commuters and activists have questioned the quality of work at stations since the incident occurred within a year of the opening of the Metro 2A line. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has apologised for the incident, stating that some work was ongoing at the station at the time and that the auto was in a no-parking zone.

‘Apology, but...’

“We sincerely apologise for the incident at Mandapeshwar IC Colony Metro station where a few glass panels fell during ongoing work. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Our Metro staff responded swiftly and secured the area until the glass panels were safely removed. It is crucial to highlight that the affected area is clearly marked as a ‘no-parking zone’. Yet an auto rickshaw was parked there. We have initiated a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the incident,” a spokesperson said.

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