Delhi Traffic Pole Collapse Video: 2, Including Child, Injured After Traffic Pole Falls Near Connaught Place’s Minto Bridge
Two people, including a child, were injured after a traffic pole suddenly collapsed onto the road in Delhi's Connaught Place on Tuesday, trapping an auto-rickshaw and a scooter near Minto Bridge. Police said no fatalities were reported. The cause of the collapse is being investigated, while people at the spot alleged that rusting may have contributed to the incident.
Two people, including a child, were injured after a traffic pole suddenly collapsed onto the road in Delhi's Connaught Place on Tuesday, September 15, trapping an auto-rickshaw and a scooter passing through the area, police said. The incident occurred near Minto Bridge along the Outer Circle, triggering panic among commuters. No fatalities were reported.
The injured included a scooter rider and a child travelling in the auto-rickshaw, according to a police official. The cause of the collapse is being investigated. Some people at the spot alleged that the pole was rusted, but officials have not confirmed that this caused the collapse. Delhi: Youth Dies After Brutal Beating Over Suspected Cable Theft, 2 Truck Drivers Held.
Delhi Traffic Pole Collapse Video
#Delhi Connaught Place: Red light pole falls on moving road near Minto Bridge in Connaught Place; Auto and scooter caught in the mishap, two injured including a child
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Traffic Pole Collapses Near Delhi's Minto Bridge
Chaos broke out in Delhi's Connaught Place on Tuesday after a red light pole installed along the Outer Circle suddenly collapsed onto the road. An auto-rickshaw and a scooter passing through the area were caught under the falling pole.
The incident took place near Minto Bridge on the Connaught Place Outer Circle. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported. However, two people are said to have been injured, including a scooter rider and a child who was travelling in the auto-rickshaw. Delhi Shocker: 40-Year-Old Man Beaten to Death With Sticks in Mayur Vihar.
The sudden collapse occurred as vehicles were moving through the area, leaving the auto-rickshaw and scooter in the path of the falling structure. The incident prompted people nearby to gather at the spot as authorities responded to the situation.
The red light pole suddenly fell onto the road as vehicles were passing through the area, leaving the auto-rickshaw and scooter caught in its path. The incident led to panic in the area as people gathered around the spot.
According to the information available, two people were injured. One of them was riding the scooter, while the other was a child travelling in the auto-rickshaw. No loss of life was reported in the incident. A police official confirmed that the scooter rider and child were injured. Further details about their conditions were not immediately available.
Rusting Pole Suspected Behind Collapse
The reason why the pole suddenly collapsed is being investigated. Some people at the spot, however, alleged that the pole had rusted, which may have caused the incident. The exact cause of the collapse will be known once the investigation is completed.
At this stage, the rusting allegation remains unverified. Authorities are expected to determine whether structural deterioration or another factor contributed to the collapse.
The incident occurred on a busy stretch of central Delhi, where vehicles and pedestrians regularly pass through Connaught Place. The collapse of a traffic infrastructure pole directly onto the road also raises questions about the condition and maintenance of roadside structures. However, there has been no official finding yet linking inadequate maintenance to Tuesday's incident. Authorities are expected to examine the fallen pole and surrounding infrastructure as part of the investigation.
Another Road Accident Reported In Delhi-NCR
In another incident from Noida Extension in the Delhi-NCR region, a speeding car allegedly hit a young man near Ek Murti Chowk in the early hours of September 5. The CCTV footage, which has now surfaced online, shows the car being driven rashly as it struck the man while he was crossing the road.
He suffered serious injuries, including fractures to his arms and legs, and is currently undergoing treatment. The SHO of Bisrakh Police Station said a case was registered and the accused was arrested immediately after the complaint was received. The Noida Extension incident is separate from the Connaught Place traffic-pole collapse.
The cause of the Connaught Place pole collapse is still being ascertained. Two people were injured, but no deaths have been reported. Officials are expected to establish how the pole fell and whether its condition played any role. Further details are awaited as authorities continue their assessment of the incident.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 16, 2026 09:12 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
