A crane collapsed during construction work at Jalandhar Cantt Railway Station, causing a heavy machine to fall on parked vehicles. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but several two-wheelers were damaged in the accident.
The incident happened when workers tried to lift a big metal structure using only one crane, even though it should have been lifted by two or three. The crane could not handle the weight and broke down, causing the heavy load to fall straight into the parking area.
People nearby said the accident could have been deadly if anyone was close to the vehicles. They also said that contractor staff misbehaved and used abusive language after the incident.
The parking contractor said the work was part of the railway station renovation. The structure was supposed to be lifted in five parts, but workers tried to lift it all at once, which led to the crane collapsing.
The matter has been reported to senior officials in Ludhiana, and people are now raising serious questions about the safety measures at the construction site.