New Delhi: Two persons, including a boy, were injured after a traffic pole suddenly fell in central Delhi’s Connaught Place Tuesday night, police said.
The boy, aged 12-13 years, was travelling in an auto, while the other person, around 50 years old, was passing through the area on a scooter, according to sources. Preliminary information suggests that the pole may have fallen unexpectedly, but officials are examining whether it was due to structural weakness, a technical fault or some other reason. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi Stay updated with the latest Delhi news.
The pole suddenly fell, hitting the two and injuring them. The exact circumstances that led to the fall are being investigated. On receiving the information, a police team reached the spot. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital. Their condition was not known. Police are collecting details from eyewitnesses and checking available CCTV footage to reconstruct the sequence of events. Download the TOI App.