Punjab

One killed as rock falls on rider from Metro bridge in Rawalpindi

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif takes notice of the incident

Web Desk October 18, 2015

The concrete block fell from the newly constructed bridge of Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus. PHOTO: ZAFAR ASLAM/EXPRESS

RAWALPINDI: While the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus may have eased commuters’ woes on a large scale, it might prove a nuisance for others, even to the extent of taking their life.

This was evident on Sunday when a man was killed as a concrete rock from the newly constructed metro bridge fell right at him.

According to Express News, two men were riding a motorcycle when the incident took place, and were taken to Holy Family Hospital where one of them succumbed to his injuries.

Read: Metro bus: Steel fence to deter bikers, pedestrians

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had inaugurated over Rs45 billion Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus on June 4 this year, promising it as a 'gift for the masses.'

CM Punjab takes notice

Taking notice of the incident, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has asked the metro bus administration to conduct an inquiry of the incident and bring those responsible for the death to justice.

He also expressed condolence with the bereaved family for their irreparable loss.

Read: Lined with gold? After paving paradise, metro bus takes off

‘Just an accident’

Meanwhile, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Hanif Abbasi termed it an accident, saying mishaps are a part of everyday life.

COMMENTS (6)

Parvez Amin | 9 years ago | Reply I am sick of hearing that some leader 'has taken notice'; that is no longer news. I want to hear what happens after notice is taken. I think this you must have reported taking notice more than a hundred times. So what?

Malveros | 9 years ago | Reply It is the filling between two blocks that has fallen. The bridge is intact and nothing wrong with it. The contractor who did the filling should be investigated.

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Timorlane | 9 years ago | Reply Dekho dekho sher ayaya

Israr | 9 years ago | Reply *"Hanif Abbasi termed it an accident, saying mishaps are a part of everyday life". Yes, especially when you use inferior material and ignore standards in your pursuit of completing a project in "record time". Concrete needs time to set and harden but they just can't wait to complete one project and move on to the next one.

Azi | 9 years ago | Reply Now I dont even care who votes who because in the end the ignorant people who are the victims of the same party whose incompetence is the cause of their loss keep bringing them in power and celebrating. In essence, they are celebrating their own loss. Fitting.

Pacer | 9 years ago | Reply That image looks like it was taken from a place in very bad condition

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