700 meter iron pipe falls on vehicles in Karnal, several injured
An old pipeline was installed alongside the elevated highway on the Panipat-Chandigarh Highway
New Delhi, May 28
A 700-meter-long iron drain pipe under the elevated National Highway-44 in Haryana's Karnal area fell on several vehicles, causing serious injuries to multiple people.
The police stated that the accident occurred due to the collapse of an old pipeline installed alongside the elevated highway on the Panipat-Chandigarh Highway, resulting in it falling onto vehicles. The pipe, purportedly installed for rainwater drainage, was positioned approximately 50 feet above the road level.
The local residents tried to assist the injured but were unable to lift the heavy iron pipe. Subsequently, the police arrived at the scene and commenced rescue operations.
The old pipeline is being said to be the cause of the accident. The injured were sent to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The incident led to significant traffic congestion on the road due to the sudden occurrence of the accident.
