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Bihar: 2 killed, 5 injured in Patna Metro tunnel construction mishap

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Patna: Two labourers were killed and five others injured after the brakes of a loco pickup failed at the Patna Metro construction site near the exit of NIIT at Ashok Rajpath. 

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A DMRC official said the incident happened due to mechanical failure in the machine. One person died on the spot. While six injured were admitted to a nearby hospital. Another worker died during the treatment. The matter is being investigated.

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After receving the information, police reached the spot. The incident occurred during the night shift on Monday when a loaded loco pickup developed a snag. The deceased workers were from Odisha. 

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