Woman dies after falling through gap in second floor of Mylapore MRTS station
A 55-year-old woman was found dead at the Mylapore MRTS station after falling through a gap in the second floor. Police investigations suggest the fall was accidental, occurring while she was attempting to reach a restroom.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical safety concerns and infrastructure maintenance issues within public transportation facilities in urban areas.
The decomposed body of a 55-year-old woman, who went missing on October 8, was found in an unused area on the ground floor of the Mylapore MRTS station on Monday. Preliminary investigation suggests that she may have accidentally fallen from the second floor while proceeding to the toilet. The deceased was identified as V. Vijaya of Balaji Nagar in Pallikaranai.
According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), a foul smell emanating from an unused area on the ground floor prompted the station manager to alert the police. The body was found around 11.50 a.m. on Monday. The Thiruvanmiyur Railway Police registered a case and initiated an investigation.
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