Zirakpur: 4-ft-deep pit on VIP Road claims biker’s life
An unattended 4-ft-deep pit alongside VIP Road near Orbit Apartments claimed the life of a biker in the wee hours of Sunday.
The deceased, Sunil Kumar, 28, a resident of Sector 33-B, Chandigarh, died after his bike fell in the open pit without any caution sign at the spot.
Sources said the pit was dug up by Municipal Council (MC) workers two-three months ago in a bid to find manholes buried under the interlocking tiles. MC officials refuted the charge.
After the incident, the pit was hurriedly filled with earth, but the spot still remains a safety hazard as loose earth would lead to slippery conditions in case of rain.
