Metro Rail Girder accident: Rs 1 crore fine levied for contractor
Chennai Metro Rail has levied a ₹1 crore fine on the contractor responsible for the girder collapse in Manapakkam, which resulted in a worker’s death.
The incident occurred when a supporting A-frame slipped, causing two I-girders to collapse. Following an inquiry, four individuals directly involved in the incident have been removed from the project.
Two I-girders, part of an elevated stretch of the metro line, collapsed after one of the supporting A-frames (temporary steel supports) slipped.
CMRL has launched a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause of the collapse and ensure safety measures are reinforced.