47 deaths, 35 injuries in 65 accidents during construction of four Metro projects

New Delhi

As many as 47 deaths and 35 injuries were reported from 65 accidents that occurred during the construction work at four metro projects since 2013, Lok Sabha was informed today.

Delhi Metro Rail Project reported the highest deaths of 26 persons and three injuries in 28 accidents with a total compensation of Rs 2.78 crore, according to the data provided by Minister of State for Urban Development Babul Supriyo.

However, 11 persons were killed and 16 injured in 11 accidents during the construction works at Chennai Metro. The compensation paid was to the tune of Rs 80.92 lakh.

Bangalore Metro reported 10 deaths and 13 injuries in 23 accidents, while there was only three injuries in three accidents reported by Kochi Metro since 2013.

The compensation paid for casualties in case of Bangalore Metro was Rs 19.27 lakh, while the compensation cases pertaining to Kochi Metro was not yet settled.

Various metro projects are being implemented across the country on 50:50 joint venture basis between Union and the state or UT governments.

PTI