A metal underpass (HPA No. 74N Structure) in the Southern Expressway was collapsed during later stage of its construction at about 8.20 p.m. on 26th May 2009 in Narawala, Poddala, Galle in Sri Lanka. This structure had been made out of corrugated steel plate with two concrete ring beam supported either sides. It was completely collapsed and killed a young boy and injured one as well. The life of the second person has been saved miraculously with minor injuries. The incidence has been seriously affected to the construction of the highway. The hot tempered villagers have disturbed cleaning of the site and have severely beaten workers of contractor’s side. Violent actions would be dishonored to the dead boy and it is not accepted.
Immediate concern of the investigation for the cause of incidence was called by the Ministry of Highway and they have already requested a report on the issue from the Consultant according to the news telecast in local private television channel.
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