Metro work damages gas pipeline in Agra, triggers evacuation

A gas pipeline was damaged during metro rail construction in Agra on Thursday night, causing a gas leak and forcing the evacuation of the surrounding area near Rambagh intersection. Gas supply to thousands of households was stopped as a precaution. The incident occurred around 9 pm when an excavation machine hit the pipeline. Fire department personnel and GAIL officials arrived to contain the leak, and GAIL attributed the damage to negligence during metro work. Supply on both sides of the damaged section was halted to facilitate repairs. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation stated the pipeline has been repaired and gas supply restored. An inquiry has been ordered to determine how the damage occurred, with further action to be based on the probe's findings.