The SUV of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta was recovered on Tuesday, three days after it veered off a road and plunged into a water-filled construction pit in Sector 150, raising questions about safety, visibility and site management.
The grey Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, submerged in the 20-foot-deep pit since the early hours of Saturday, was pulled out by a crane in the evening. Visual footage showed damage to the vehicle’s front end and shattered windscreen, with the sunroof left open, suggesting a violent impact before submersion.
The accident occurred amid dense fog, and police believe the car may have hit a boundary barrier before falling into the waterlogged trench. Mehta, who lived and worked nearby, unfortunately drowned in the pit.
Local authorities and investigators are now examining the recovered vehicle for vital clues, including mechanical condition, position of impact, and possible absence of safety reflectors or barricades at the site. An FIR has been filed against builders responsible for the site, and a real estate developer has been arrested in connection with the case.
The tragedy has intensified scrutiny on construction site safety and road visibility in the Noida-Greater Noida region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of safeguards to prevent similar incidents.
