Two Workers Die in Pune Duct Accident

Two workers died after falling into a duct near Lokmanya Hospital in the Nigdi-Pradhikaran area of Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, on Wednesday night. The incident occurred at the same duct where three workers died last year, raising fresh questions over safety at the site.

The latest incident was reported around 11:45 pm on August 26. Police and fire brigade teams reached the spot after receiving information that two people had fallen into the duct. The Pimpri-Chinchwad fire brigade rescued both men and handed them over to the police. They were taken to YCM Hospital, where doctors declared them dead.

The deceased have been identified as Manoj Baburao Shinde, 26, and Amol Ashok Shinde, 19. Both were from Siddheshwar village in Aundha tehsil of Hingoli district. Police have started an investigation into why the two men had entered the duct and who had assigned them the work.

Senior Police Inspector Mahesh Bansode of Nigdi Police Station said police were trying to establish the circumstances that led to the incident. The exact cause of death has not yet been established. Police are investigating the matter and will take further action based on their findings.

The latest incident has also brought the safety of the duct under renewed scrutiny because of the deaths at the same location last year. On August 15, 2025, three workers died after entering the same duct. Police had then suspected suffocation as the cause of death. A case of culpable homicide was registered at Nigdi Police Station in connection with the incident.

With the latest deaths, five people have now died in the same duct in two separate incidents within about a year, according to police. The earlier incident had raised questions about safety measures for workers entering underground chambers and ducts.

The fire brigade received the call through the Pradhikaran fire station after Nigdi Police alerted them. A fire brigade vehicle and crew reached the spot, and a search-and-rescue operation was launched. There were two people inside the duct. Fire brigade personnel managed to remove one of them quickly, but it took longer to remove the second person.

The incident highlights the need for improved safety measures for workers entering underground chambers and ducts. The police investigation will hopefully shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident and help prevent such tragedies in the future.

The deaths of the two workers have raised concerns about the safety of workers in the area and the need for stricter safety protocols. The incident is a reminder of the importance of prioritizing worker safety and taking measures to prevent such accidents.

In conclusion, the deaths of the two workers in the Pune duct accident are a tragic reminder of the need for improved safety measures. The incident highlights the importance of prioritizing worker safety and taking measures to prevent such accidents. The police investigation will hopefully shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident and help prevent such tragedies in the future.