According to reports, the pedestrian bridge had collapsed when a truck was passing under it. The driver of the truck, identified as Rana Sajjad from Sargodha, passed away on the spot.
Traffic remained suspended on the road as a result of the collapse.
Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharif later arrived on the site and spoke to the media. He said that the contractor had been taken into custody and that he will receive a report of the incident by evening today.
“If it is the contractor’s fault, serious action will be taken against him,” said Sharif.
Initial investigation report
The initial investigation report states that the contractor was responsible for the poor quality of the pedestrian bridge.
It states that it was constructed in a very short time, adding that the welding was not right and the bolts were weak.
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This is 100% the fault of the leadership for the unrealistic goals for the project. Doing something QUICK doesn't mean you're doing it RIGHT. Shame on the Punjab govt.
Something known in the world is "quality assurance team" - the party that hires the conractor (Govt in this case) assesses the quality of work being performed or completed before the project is declared as completed and payment made. CM cannot shift blame on contractor as the govt failed in assuring the required quality and safety standard.
dis is one of the reason i support PTI.
C M should be resign immeditely ..
CM Lahore, when you doesn't give due time to contractors this kind of incidents will happen again and again.
another proof of punjab gov corruption.. they spend excessive money on all construction projects, take away their kickbacks, and the result is in front of you.
Sou Moto is warranted. My Lord, Hear Me!
Mian Saab is this waht u call Development? Please stop playing with the lives of innocent citizens and wind up all those projects involving greater risks to the city and its residents but 'cementing' Rana Sana Ullah & Cos contractors
Mr. CM let's have an auditing of the contractor followed by the auditing of Laptop Scheme, Sastee Rotee, Contracts given for Dengue Sprays and the deficit Punjab Govt is facing under your Leadership.
Very sad! Usage of overhead pedestrian bridges in not more than 2%!! 98% public prefers to cross through the traffic. A huge campaign is required to motivate the public.
When they built it, credit goes to CM/govt, but when it collapses - its the Contractors' fault! :)