Bollywood icon Hrithik Roshan took to social media to voice his sorrow regarding the Mumbai Metro bridge slab collapse, a heartbreaking event that left one person dead and many more injured. He passionately urged governmental bodies to prioritize safety enforcement at construction sites, highlighting the essential duty to safeguard both workers and residents during urban development endeavors.

Hrithik Roshan recently reacted to the incident where a slab of the Mumbai Metro overhead bridge collapsed in Mumbai, killing a person. The actor took to his social media to express his opinion on the tragic accident. He also urged strict action to make sure guidelines are followed. Let’s take a look at it.

Hrithik Roshan reacts to Mumbai Metro bridge slab collapse

Hrithik Roshan mourned the death of the person in the accident and also prayed for the recovery of those who were injured. He took to his Instagram Stories on Sunday and reposted a video shared by a publication about the incident. He wrote, “Heartbreaking and traumatic. My condolences to the family of the deceased and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured.”The actor added, “I commend the swift action taken by the authorities to ensure accountability, but the need for safety checks and prevention of such accidents is a priority, especially with all the development work going on across Mumbai, on the busiest streets.”He concluded his note, saying, “Safety of the construction workers and common people is of paramount importance, and I hope strict measures are taken to ensure guidelines and protocol are in place to avoid such incidents in the future (folded hands emoji).”

More about the incident

On Saturday, a person died and three were injured after a slab of the parapet of the under-construction Metro Rail Line 4 bridge collapsed on passing vehicles below in Mulund, Mumbai. As per the reports, five employees of two contractor companies have been arrested in the case. An FIR was lodged at the police station under section 105 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita.Soon, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced Rs 5 lakh as financial assistance for the family of the deceased.

More about Hrithik Roshan

The actor is currently working on his next project, ‘Krrish 4’. Reportedly, the film is in the pre-production stage at the moment. He was last seen in Ayan Mukerji’s ‘War 2’, which tanked at the box office after its release in theaters.