Two Railway Engineers Die in Cave-In Accident During Underpass Work in Kota, Rajasthan
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- •Two railway engineers died in a cave-in during underpass construction near Kota railway station, Rajasthan.
- •The accident occurred around 3:30 am; both were identified as Rajesh Sharma and Suresh Kumar of the North Western Railway.
- •Rescue teams recovered the bodies after efforts; NDRF and railway officials are investigating the cause.
- •The incident has prompted calls for stricter safety measures in railway construction projects across the region.
Kota, Rajasthan – Two railway engineers lost their lives when a section of an underpass under construction collapsed in the early hours of Wednesday, officials confirmed. The accident occurred around 3:30 am near the Kota railway station, where a new underpass is being built to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity for commuters.
According to preliminary reports, the cave-in happened during excavation work for the underpass, which is part of a larger railway infrastructure project aimed at enhancing passenger and freight movement in the region. Rescue teams, including fire and disaster management personnel, rushed to the site immediately after receiving information. The engineers were trapped under debris and could not be rescued despite best efforts. Both have been identified as Rajesh Sharma (42) and Suresh Kumar (38), permanent employees of the North Western Railway (NWR).
