Portion of Delhi’s Gokulpuri Metro Station Collapses

Part of a wall at the Gokulpuri metro station in Delhi collapsed onto the road yesterday morning, Thursday, February 9th, around 10:45 am. A 53-year-old man died when the portion of the station collapsed.  The man was on his scooter when the wall’s debris fell over him. This caused injuries to 3-4 people, who were thankfully taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The person who died in the Gokulpuri Metro Station accident was called Vinod Kumar. He lived in the Shaheed

Bhagat Singh Colony, which is part of the Karawal Nagar area. The deceased person, Vinod Kumar was badly injured as he was recovered from under the debris, He was rescued by Delhi's firefighters personnel and sent to the nearest hospital. However, he could not survive due to his injuries.

Firefighters were called to the scene at 11:10 am after, someone reported the incident. They sent four fire trucks to help. Sadly, one person died, and five people in total were hurt, including the person who died.

As per the news update, four new people got injured along with 3-to 4 previously injured people, These 4 additional injured people were taken to a different hospital called GTB Hospital located in Dilshad Garden. Not just people, but even vehicles were damaged in the accident. Specifically, 2 motorcycles and 2 scooters were affected. So, in total, at least 7 people were hurt and some vehicles were damaged by the falling debris from the metro station.

Reason of the Accident

Why did this happen, the exact reason for the collapse still could not be found, but an investigation is underway by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). This is a vast fortune, few people were present at the Gokulpuri Metro station at the time of the Collapse, preventing a more serious accident. The station had to be closed as a safety precaution. Only visit there if you have an emergency or urgent need to go there.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Our team found out that a boundary wall & a part of the slab of the station collapsed around 11:04 AM, According to the reports. Police Officials said some part of the slab is still hanging. Joy Trickey who is the DCP of Northeast Delhi has said that Gokulpuri police station is near the metro station,  The local staff of their team and station house officer rushed out to the spot as well soon after the incident.

Rescue efforts:

Emergency responders, including station staff, residents, and firefighters, worked together to locate and free people trapped under the debris of the collapsed wall and slab. The injured individuals were then quickly transported to GTB Hospital for medical attention.

The extent of the damage:

A significant portion of the wall, spanning roughly 40-50 meters along with the attached slab, came down in the collapse.

Ongoing response:

Authorities are still gathering information about the incident and its cause. Heavy machinery like JCBs and cranes are being used to clear the debris from the site. The metro station has been temporarily closed for safety reasons. Experts will conduct a thorough inspection before any repairs or reconstruction can begin.

Additional measures:

Police have cordoned off the area to prevent further accidents and allow for the safe operation of rescue and investigation activities. An official investigation will be launched to determine the cause of the collapse and identify any potential responsibility.

This incident resulted in injuries and required coordinated efforts from various parties to ensure the safety and well-being of those involved. The full extent of the damage and its cause are still under investigation. The affected metro station remains closed until further notice, and repairs will only commence after expert evaluation. Authorities are taking steps to ensure the safety of the public and investigate the incident thoroughly.

DMRC ANNOUNCES COMPENSATION

There are some important announcements made by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.

Compensation:

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has announced that DMRC will provide the sum of ₹25,00,000/- to the family of the deceased person and the sum of ₹5,00,000 will be provided to those who suffered grievous injuries as well. DMRC will also provide compensation of ₹1,00,000/- to the minor injured people. Officials of the DMRC are assisting the injured people at the hospital.

Action taken:

DMRC has suspended two officials, the manager, and the second junior manager by taking action immediately. An investigation is under process.

Where is Gokulpuri in Delhi?

This places Gokul Puri on the eastern side of the city, away from the central area. This often indicates a less crowded and possibly more residential zone compared to the heart of Delhi.

Gokulpuri Metro Station, This refers to a specific metro station named Gokulpuri. That station is located on a special line of the Delhi Metro network called the Pink Line. Imagine the Delhi Metro as a giant spider web, each row of which has a different colored thread. The pink line is one of those threads.