A 3-year-old boy died in Chennai on Sunday after a large sewer pipe fell from a crane during underground drainage work in the Puzhal area. The child, Shahrukh Eswaran, was on a scooter with his father when the incident occurred.
The pipe, secured by a rope, snapped mid-operation and struck the child. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries despite multiple blood transfusions. His father, Vignesh, a software employee, escaped unharmed.
Chennai Sewer Pipe Accident Details
Visuals from the scene show the pipe falling near a bakery where the father and son had parked their scooter. Bystanders rushed to the spot, with the incident captured on camera from a nearby shop.
Police arrested three individuals, including the contractor overseeing the civic work and the crane operator, based on preliminary investigations. Authorities continue to probe the cause of the rope failure.
What Happens Next
The investigation remains ongoing, with police examining safety protocols at the construction site. Further updates are expected as officials review the circumstances leading to the accident.
