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VASCO: In a freak accident, a tourist taxi fell into a deep pit dug for a flyover pillar near Dabolim Junction on Wednesday morning. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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The taxi driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which then veered into a roadside pit, a few metres deep, dug for the construction of the ongoing flyover. The car sustained damages.
According to the police, the taxi had picked up two tourists from Dabolim International Airport and was heading to Agonda, Canacona, when the accident occurred. The vehicle, along with the passengers, plunged into the open pit. Fortunately, the car’s airbags deployed in time, preventing any injuries. The tourists were transferred to another vehicle and continued their onward journey to Agonda.
Local residents have expressed serious concerns over the contractor’s safety measures, calling the mishap an eye-opener. They have demanded that the relevant authorities ensure proper barricading and safety protocols at the ongoing construction site to prevent further accidents.
