Mumbai: In less than a week, a second accident involving a crane has been reported from the under-construction Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway. According to Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) officials, on Tuesday in Buldhana district during the launch of a girder, it fell accidentally. No injuries were reported.
The MSRDC in a statement said, “On April 27, at around 3.30 pm, a cement girder was being lifted with the help of a crane. During the placement of the girder on the viaduct, the accident occurred. The accident was reported when the girder was at 90 feet, the jack of the crane developed a snag and the girder fell on the ground.”
The statement further added, “During the construction work, all safety precautions were taken but unfortunately the accident took place. However, no injuries were reported during the incident.”
