Gurugram: Man Suffers Spinal Fractures After Basketball Pole Collapses on Him, Video Surfaces
A 24-year-old man sustained three major spinal fractures after a rusted basketball pole collapsed on him at a residential complex in Sector 84, Gurugram. The incident occurred at the Antriksh Heights society during an evening match, sparking outrage among residents over the upkeep of common amenities.
A 24-year-old man suffered three spinal fractures after a basketball pole collapsed on him while he was playing at Antriksh Heights Buyers Society in Gurugram on Sunday evening. The incident has raised fresh concerns over the maintenance of sports infrastructure in residential societies, with the victim's family alleging negligence by the society's management. According to the victim's family, the man was playing basketball with other residents when the pole suddenly gave way and fell on him. He sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with three spinal fractures. He is currently undergoing treatment.
The incident took place inside the sports area of Antriksh Heights Buyers Society in Gurugram. Residents present at the scene helped remove the heavy structure before the injured man was taken for medical care. Rohtak Shocker: National-Level Basketball Player Dies After Pole Falls Mid-Dunk Attempt in Haryana, Disturbing Video Surfaces.
Basketball Pole Collapses on Man in Gurugram Society
A 24-year-old man suffered three spinal fractures after a basketball pole collapsed on him in Gurugram's Antriksh Heights Buyers society while he was playing on Sunday evening. The family of the injured man has alleged gross negligence in the maintenance of common facilities. pic.twitter.com/0Eq9Y4HHx7
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Family Alleges Negligence in Maintenance
The victim's family has accused the society's management of failing to properly maintain common facilities. They alleged that the basketball pole was in poor condition and that inadequate upkeep of the sports infrastructure led to the accident. The family has demanded accountability and called for a thorough investigation into the incident. They have also urged authorities to inspect similar facilities to prevent such accidents in the future.
Fourth Basketball Pole Collapse in 10 Months
The latest incident is reportedly the fourth basketball pole collapse in Gurugram within the past 10 months, reigniting concerns over the safety of sports equipment installed in residential societies and public spaces. Pune Shocker: 20-Year-Old Marine Engineering Cadet Dies After Basketball Pole Falls on Him During Exercise.
Previous incidents involving collapsing basketball poles have resulted in serious injuries and fatalities, prompting repeated calls for stricter maintenance standards and regular structural safety audits.
Renewed Calls for Safety Audits
Following the accident, residents and safety advocates have urged residential welfare associations, builders and maintenance agencies to conduct periodic inspections of sports facilities and ensure that heavy equipment is securely installed.
The incident has once again highlighted the need for routine safety checks and timely repairs to recreational infrastructure to reduce the risk of similar accidents. Authorities are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the collapse and determine whether negligence contributed to the incident.
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