Following the collapse, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) issued a statement confirming the accident and assuring a full-scale investigation.
Published Jun 13, 2025 | 8:52 AM ⚊ Updated Jun 13, 2025 | 8:52 AM
Officials at the site of collapse.
Synopsis: A connecting bridge segment of the under-construction elevated track of Chennai Metro collapsed, resulting in the death of one person.
A tragic accident occurred late at night on Thursday, 12 June, near Ramapuram during the ongoing construction of the Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase-2 project, specifically on Corridor 5 between Porur and Chennai Trade Centre. A connecting bridge segment of the elevated track collapsed, resulting in the death of one person.
The incident happened as part of the construction for the Madhavaram–Sholinganallur stretch. According to preliminary investigations, the collapsed section was part of a connecting bridge near Ramapuram.
Following the collapse, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) issued a statement confirming the accident and assuring a full-scale investigation.
The official release said: “A connecting bridge between two pillars near the main entrance of the L&T headquarters in Manapakkam collapsed. These pillars had been erected a week earlier. CMRL, in coordination with its contractors, is currently working on a war footing to clear the debris. The exact cause of the collapse will be determined through a detailed investigation.”
The statement further confirmed, “We regret to confirm the death of a two-wheeler rider who was caught in the collapse. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether another person was seated on the pillion at the time of the incident.”
“We express our heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family. A comprehensive inquiry into the incident will be initiated shortly,” it added.
(Edited by Muhammed Fazil with inputs from Subash Chandra Bose.)
