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Kerala Highway Tragedy: Concrete Girders Kill Driver Amid Safety Lapses

A tragic accident on the Aroor-Thuravoor Elevated Highway claimed the life of a pickup van driver early Thursday morning. Concrete girders from an under-construction section collapsed onto the moving vehicle, instantly killing 47-year-old Rajesh from Harippad. Kerala Police have registered an FIR citing construction company negligence in implementing safety measures. The case has been filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Key Points: Kerala Police FIR in Aroor-Thuravoor Highway Death Case

  • Driver Rajesh (47) killed instantly when girders collapsed on moving vehicle
  • FIR cites construction company negligence in safety measures
  • Case registered under BNS sections for culpable homicide
  • Three-hour rescue operation needed to recover driver's body
  • Traffic diverted at Aroor and Cherthala after highway closure
  • DYFI Kerala holds protests demanding accountability for the tragedy
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Kerala Police registers FIR into pickup van driver's death in Aroor-Thuravoor Elevated Highway accident

Kerala Police file FIR after pickup van driver killed by falling concrete girders on Aroor-Thuravoor Elevated Highway. Case registered under BNS for culpable homicide.

"The accident occurred due to the negligence of the officials of the construction company - FIR Document"

Alappuzha, November 13

Kerala Police have registered an FIR after a pickup van driver was killed when concrete girders fell from an under-construction section of the Aroor-Thuravoor Elevated Highway early Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as Rajesh (47), resident of Jishnu Bhavanam, Thekkekkara Kizhakku, Harippad in Alappuzha.

According to the FIR, the accident occurred due to the negligence of the officials of the construction company, who allegedly failed to implement adequate safety and traffic control measures while placing the girders on the pillars near Eramalloor Moham Hospital.

The case has been registered under Sections 105 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, for alleged culpable homicide not amounting to murder, at Aroor Police Station.

The incident took place at around 2:30 am. The girders collapsed onto the moving van, trapping the driver. His body was recovered after a three-hour rescue operation and shifted to the hospital.

Efforts are underway to remove the fallen girders, and traffic has been restricted on the national highway. Vehicles from Ernakulam are being diverted from Aroor, and rerouting is also in place at Cherthala Junction.

Further details are awaited.

Meanwhile, the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) Kerala held a protest in Alappuzha after the accident.

- ANI

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Priya S
Why are these construction activities happening at 2:30 AM without proper safety measures? This could have been avoided. My prayers with Rajesh's family 🙏
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Rohit P
Good that FIR has been registered under BNS sections. Construction companies often get away with such incidents. Hope justice is served quickly for the victim's family.
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Michael C
While I support the protests for justice, I hope DYFI's demonstration doesn't cause additional traffic issues for commuters already facing diversions. There has to be a balanced approach.
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Ananya R
This elevated highway project has been causing so many problems for local residents. Now this tragic accident. When will authorities learn to prioritize safety over deadlines? 😔
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Karthik V
Three-hour rescue operation shows how serious the situation was. Kudos to the rescue teams who worked in difficult conditions. The company must pay heavy compensation to the family.

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