On Monday afternoon, two visually challenged students narrowly escaped injury after falling onto the tracks at Platform 3 of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Interchange Metro Station.
Incident Details:
- Accident: S Yogesh, 22, M Bhuvan, 18, and Ravikumar, 20, were using guide canes when they mistakenly stepped onto the tracks, mistaking them for the platform floor.
- Response: Security staff activated the emergency stop system, halting Green Line train operations. Bhuvan and Yogesh were quickly rescued by fellow passengers.
- Resume of Services: Metro services resumed at 1:26 pm.
Background:
- Victims’ Details: Bhuvan, a first-year BCom student, and Yogesh, a computer course participant, were traveling from Jayanagar to Attiguppe. Ravikumar is a final-year BBA student.
- First Reported Incident: This is reportedly the first incident involving visually challenged individuals since BMRCL began operations in October 2011.
Public Reaction:
- Calls for Safety Measures: The incident has sparked demands for the installation of platform screen doors at all Metro stations to enhance safety for all passengers.
Official Statement:
- BMRCL Response: Chief Public Relations Officer BL Yashvanth Chavan confirmed that discussions are ongoing regarding the installation of platform screen doors to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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