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Crane overturns on auto-rickshaw in Delhi; One injured
The injured, Manoj, was taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital for treatment and his condition is stable, according to police.
A crane being used at a construction site of Delhi-Dehradun Highway toppled and fell on an auto-rickshaw, injuring the 40-year-old driver of the three-wheeler on Sunday, police said.
The injured, Manoj, was taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital for treatment and his condition is stable, they said.
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Police said officials at New Usmanpur police station received information about the incident at 4th Pushta around 7.30 pm.
The auto-rickshaw driver was taken to the nearby hospital for treatment. There is simple abrasion on his left arm and his condition is stated to be stable, a senior police official said.
The damaged three-wheeler was removed from the spot later and traffic was normalised, he added.
A case is being registered and action will be taken in accordance with law, police said.
