Mumbai metro slab collapse: Hrithik Roshan calls for strict safety checks
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New Delhi: Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has expressed concern over the collapse of a Metro slab in Mumbai, describing the incident as “heartbreaking and traumatic,” and called for strict action by authorities to prevent such accidents.
On Sunday, Roshan shared a video on his Instagram story showing the site of the incident, along with a detailed note. “Heartbreaking and traumatic. My condolences to the family of the deceased and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured,” the 52-year-old actor wrote.
He also praised the authorities for their swift response, saying, “I commend the swift action taken by the authorities to ensure accountability, but the need for safety checks and prevention of such accidents is a priority, especially with all the development work going on across Mumbai, on the busiest streets.”
Roshan emphasised that the safety of construction workers and the general public is paramount, urging, “I hope strict measures are taken to ensure guidelines and protocol are in place to avoid such incidents in the future.”
The incident occurred on Saturday when a bridge segment of the under-construction Metro Rail Line 4 in Mumbai’s Mulund area collapsed onto passing vehicles, resulting in one death and leaving three others injured.
With PTI inputs