Prayagraj: A tragic accident occurred at the Rambagh Railway Station construction site in Prayagraj, where a laborer lost his life after being trapped under a collapsed wall, while another was rescued with great difficulty.
The horrific incident was captured in a viral video that shows local youths and students heroically attempting to pull the worker out of the debris.
The deceased has been identified as Dharmendra Bind,35, a resident of Pratapgarh. Dharmendra was working at the construction site to support his family, including his three young children, who are now orphaned.
How the Tragedy Happened
According to eyewitnesses, heavy rains had softened the soil, causing a recently constructed wall at the Rambagh station premises to weaken and eventually collapse.
The wall had been erected a few months ago, but work was ongoing in the area, with an 8-foot-deep trench being dug to lay a foundation for new structures.
On Saturday, Dharmendra, along with other workers, was at the site when the soil beneath the wall gave way. Dharmendra was trapped under the collapsed wall, and despite frantic rescue efforts, he succumbed.
Locals, including Aakash Aman, a friend of Dharmendra, were among the first to rush to the scene. They attempted to free him with the help of ropes, but their efforts were hampered by the heavy mud and debris. By the time they managed to extricate Shambhu, he was already dead.
Administrative Lapses and Delayed Response
Following the incident, questions have been raised about safety measures at the construction site. Reports indicate that the Ganga Construction Company Contractor Suresh Kumar, responsible for the site’s work, and the Railway Engineering Department had been informed about potential dangers, but no corrective action was taken.
Even after the accident, there was a significant delay in official response. Locals allege that no safety supervisor was present, and emergency assistance arrived late, further complicating the rescue attempt.
A Family in Grief
Dharmendra’s sudden death has left his family devastated. His three children—already living in poverty—have now been left without their father. Villagers and local organizations have demanded compensation for the bereaved family and strict accountability from contractors and railway officials for their negligence.
The incident has sparked outrage over unsafe construction practices and the lack of enforcement of safety standards at large infrastructure projects in Prayagraj.
The Railway RBMPS had already instructed the contractor to ensure proper safety protocols, but no action was taken. As a result, the worker lost his life.”
– Ashok Kumar, PRO Eastern Railway Prayagraj,
#Prayagraj #RambaghStation #RailwayConstruction #ShambhuMaurya #ConstructionAccident #WorkerSafety #LabourRights #InfrastructureNegligence #UPNews #RailwayNews #PrayagrajNews #PublicSafety