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Traffic signal pole collapses onto auto-rickshaw and scooter in Delhi's Connaught Place
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 11:15 AM
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A traffic signal pole fell on an auto‑rickshaw and a scooter at Connaught Place, Delhi, injuring the riders. The pole had been painted, allegedly to conceal prior negligence.
Delhi police reported that a traffic signal pole in Connaught Place gave way early on Monday, striking an auto‑rickshaw and a nearby scooter. Both vehicles were damaged and the riders sustained minor injuries, for which they were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Eyewitnesses said the pole appeared unstable before it collapsed, and that a fresh coat of paint on the metal post suggested an attempt to hide cracks or corrosion. The municipal corporation has been notified, and a team has been dispatched to assess the structural integrity of nearby traffic signals.
Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine whether negligence in maintenance contributed to the accident. The investigation will also examine if the repainting was done without proper safety checks.
The incident has prompted calls for a comprehensive audit of traffic infrastructure across Delhi, especially in high‑traffic zones like Connaught Place, to prevent similar mishaps.
Eyewitnesses said the pole appeared unstable before it collapsed, and that a fresh coat of paint on the metal post suggested an attempt to hide cracks or corrosion. The municipal corporation has been notified, and a team has been dispatched to assess the structural integrity of nearby traffic signals.
Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine whether negligence in maintenance contributed to the accident. The investigation will also examine if the repainting was done without proper safety checks.
The incident has prompted calls for a comprehensive audit of traffic infrastructure across Delhi, especially in high‑traffic zones like Connaught Place, to prevent similar mishaps.