The accident, which was captured on CCTV at Hindustan Compound, showed the helmeted rider falling into the unmarked pit. Residents rescued the rider and rushed him to a hospital, helping prevent what could have been more serious injuries.
According to the details surrounding the incident, the pit had remained uncovered for 15 days after sewer repair work was completed. The absence of signs, barricades and lighting left the excavation without visible warnings for road users.
Following the accident, local residents demanded that the pit be filled and that lighting in the area be improved. They also raised concerns over frequent complaints involving open excavations and poor road safety in the city.
Police have investigated the close call. The incident has again drawn attention to the risks posed by unmarked road excavations, particularly when they remain open without basic safety measures.
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