New Delhi: An employee was seriously injured after becoming trapped between two trucks loaded with gas cylinders at Supreme Gas Agency in East Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at around 9:30 am near Children’s Park, triggering panic at the premises. The injured employee has been identified as Raju Kumar.
How Did the Accident Occur?
According to the available information, two trucks carrying gas cylinders had arrived at the agency when one of the vehicles suddenly stopped working. Raju Kumar was reportedly standing near one truck when the second vehicle arrived, leaving him trapped between the two heavy vehicles and seriously injured.
The incident created confusion at the agency, with people present at the site rushing to respond to the situation.
Police Register FIR, Probe Underway
Following the incident, police took action and registered a First Information Report (FIR). Further details about the exact sequence of events are awaited, including whether any negligence or safety lapse contributed to the accident.
Questions Raised Over Workplace Safety
The incident has raised concerns about the movement and parking of heavy vehicles inside gas agencies, as well as safety arrangements for employees working around them.
Were Adequate Safety Measures in Place?
Investigators will need to establish how the employee came to be trapped between the trucks and whether appropriate precautions were in place at the agency. The findings of the investigation are expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the accident.
