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80-year-old man killed as crane chain falls in Indore’s Aerodrome area during metro work
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 11:45 AM
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An 80‑year‑old resident died after a heavy crane chain broke and fell on him while returning home from the Aerodrome area of Indore, where metro construction is under way.
A tragic accident occurred in the Aerodrome locality of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where a crane being used for the city’s metro project suffered a chain failure. The heavy iron chain snapped and fell directly onto the head of an 80‑year‑old man who was walking home at the time.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, but despite emergency medical care he succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed that the man’s death was a result of severe head trauma caused by the falling chain.
Local police and the metro construction contractor have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the chain failure and to assess compliance with safety protocols on the site. The investigation will also examine whether any negligence contributed to the incident.
The incident has raised concerns among residents about construction safety in densely populated areas, prompting calls for stricter oversight of ongoing infrastructure projects.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, but despite emergency medical care he succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed that the man’s death was a result of severe head trauma caused by the falling chain.
Local police and the metro construction contractor have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the chain failure and to assess compliance with safety protocols on the site. The investigation will also examine whether any negligence contributed to the incident.
The incident has raised concerns among residents about construction safety in densely populated areas, prompting calls for stricter oversight of ongoing infrastructure projects.