Probe finds Chinese contractor, crane operator responsible for Dhaka BRT accident

DHAKA, Bangladesh - A preliminary investigation into the tragic crane accident that killed five people in Uttara on Monday has found the Chinese contractor, crane operator and Dhaka Bus Rapid Transit BRT Company security staff responsible for the incident due to several protocol violations.

The government-formed investigation committee discovered four major causes of the accident, including negligence on the part of the Chinese company, which was performing the work without the consultant's approval and without proper safety precautions.

Monday was not a work day, but a public holiday, according to the work plan. The contractor tried to complete the task with the crane without permission from the consultant. The report said that.

It added that the final probe report should take action against all responsible for the accident.

The Chinese contractor didn't even hire any subcontractors to save money.

According to preliminary observations by fire officials, the crane appeared unfit and its operator was inexperienced.

The construction of the Dhaka BRT has been halted until safety compliance is ensured by the authorities.