EXCLUSIVE: Massive white topping road collapse in Banashankari, Bengaluru

In a shocking incident in Bengaluru’s Banashankari 3rd Stage, Srinivasa Nagar witnessed a massive road collapse on a white-topping stretch, forming a deep sinkhole nearly 10 feet deep. This unexpected event, reportedly triggered by heavy rains, has sent shockwaves through the local community.

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The road, part of a recently completed white-topping project intended to offer better durability and resilience, gave way right in the middle of the street. The massive cavity left behind has not only disrupted local traffic but also posed a serious safety hazard. Despite the alarming nature of the collapse, it has been over a week since the incident occurred, and the authorities have yet to initiate any substantial repair work.

Local residents have expressed their outrage at the delay in addressing the situation. They accuse the municipal body of negligence, pointing out that the road was clearly not constructed to withstand the recent weather conditions. In the immediate aftermath of the collapse, a goods vehicle became trapped in the cavity. Quick-thinking locals, armed with a JCB machine, managed to lift the vehicle out of the hole and prevent further damage.

Exclusive CCTV footage of the incident has captured the dramatic moment when the road caved in, emphasizing the scale and suddenness of the collapse. The footage also shows the swift actions taken by residents to mitigate the crisis.

This incident has sparked questions about the quality and safety of white-topping projects in Bengaluru, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall. With local authorities slow to react, residents are left to wonder if further collapses might occur elsewhere, putting lives and property at risk.