A part of the under-construction roofing at Cuttack Railway Station collapsed today, triggering panic amongst travelers and employees present on the platforms.
According to preliminary reports, the event took place around twelve noon when the building work over Platforms 1 and 2 remained in development. The falling particles from the roofing system and areas of the upper shed that crashed onto the tracks have actually caused disturbances in train motions. Numerous trains are apparently running behind schedule as train authorities examine the scenario and clear the impacted locations.
Based on initial reports no casualties have actually been formally reported up until now.
Commuters have actually been recommended to inspect the current updates on train timings before heading to the station, as services are anticipated to stay partly postponed till complete remediation work is finished.
Not long after the event, the East Coast Railway authorities verified that “During Station Redevelopment works at Cuttack Railway Station, some construction activity was being carried out with adequate safety precautions. Unfortunately, at 1545 hrs, an old wall collapsed onto the platform, temporarily hampering train movement on Platforms 1 & 2.”
“There has been no injury or casualty reported in this incident. Restoration work is already in progress, and the lines are expected to be cleared within 45 minutes,” the rail authorities kept.
Choudwar-Cuttack MLA, Souvic Biswal, stated, “The manner in which the incident happened is very difficult to accept. Due to the blessings of Lord Jagannath, no casualties have been reported. I would like to request the railways to investigate the lapses and clarify the reasons behind the mishap.”