Tin sheet from Metro site falls on busy old Pune-Mumbai highway amid gusty winds

Officials noted that a detailed safety audit of the under-construction stretch is being undertaken to prevent such incidents in the future, including a review of the structural stability of temporary installations at metro construction sites.

Maha-Metro announced an inquiry into the incident. Security officers and their teams are investigating the matter, with strict action to be taken against those responsible. A comprehensive safety inspection of the under-construction metro route was reported to be underway.

Officials from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) stated that the exact date and time of the incident are yet to be officially verified.

Authorities confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported in connection with the incident.

A tin sheet attached to an elevated metro structure was blown away by gusty winds and collapsed onto the busy old Pune-Mumbai highway, with a two-wheeler rider narrowly escaping injury as the sheet dropped within seconds.

Local reports indicate Friday evening light rainfall and gusty winds across parts of Pune, with IMD data showing rainfall in Girivan (3.0 mm) and 2.0 mm in Bhor and Balladwadi; other localities experienced light showers and strong winds.

The Pimpri-Nigdi extension corridor was under ongoing construction activity for several months, with temporary sheds and protective structures installed along portions of the work site to facilitate construction and provide safety cover.