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Delhi Airport Roof Collapse: L&T Issues Clarification, Probe Begins
AVIATION & AIRPORTS

Delhi Airport Roof Collapse: L&T Issues Clarification, Probe Begins

Following the recent roof collapse incident at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has issued a clarification amid ongoing investigations. The incident, which occurred in a maintenance area, has prompted authorities to initiate a thorough probe into the causes and potential lapses leading to the collapse.

L&T, the construction company responsible for the airport's maintenance, emphasised that safety is a top priority and assured full cooperation with investigators to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. Initial reports indicate that there were no casualties or injuries resulting from the collapse, which occurred during routine maintenance work.

The probe will focus on assessing structural integrity, adherence to safety protocols, and any potential factors contributing to the roof collapse. Authorities, including airport management and regulatory bodies, are working closely to ascertain the sequence of events and implement necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

Indira Gandhi International Airport, one of India's busiest airports, plays a critical role in domestic and international air travel. The incident underscores the importance of rigorous safety standards and regular maintenance in ensuring the structural integrity of airport facilities.

L&T's prompt clarification and commitment to cooperate with investigations reflect its dedication to maintaining high standards of safety and operational excellence in infrastructure projects. The outcome of the investigation is expected to provide insights into enhancing safety protocols and preventing similar incidents across aviation infrastructure in India.

Following the recent roof collapse incident at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has issued a clarification amid ongoing investigations. The incident, which occurred in a maintenance area, has prompted authorities to initiate a thorough probe into the causes and potential lapses leading to the collapse. L&T, the construction company responsible for the airport's maintenance, emphasised that safety is a top priority and assured full cooperation with investigators to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. Initial reports indicate that there were no casualties or injuries resulting from the collapse, which occurred during routine maintenance work. The probe will focus on assessing structural integrity, adherence to safety protocols, and any potential factors contributing to the roof collapse. Authorities, including airport management and regulatory bodies, are working closely to ascertain the sequence of events and implement necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Indira Gandhi International Airport, one of India's busiest airports, plays a critical role in domestic and international air travel. The incident underscores the importance of rigorous safety standards and regular maintenance in ensuring the structural integrity of airport facilities. L&T's prompt clarification and commitment to cooperate with investigations reflect its dedication to maintaining high standards of safety and operational excellence in infrastructure projects. The outcome of the investigation is expected to provide insights into enhancing safety protocols and preventing similar incidents across aviation infrastructure in India.

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