Chennai, June 13 -- One person has died after two girders collapsed during ongoing construction work for the second phase of the project in Tamil Nadu's capital.

The incident occurred in the Ramapuram area of Chennai. The individual, riding a motorcycle on the road below, died on the spot as a result of the collapse.

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) confirmed the death of one motorcyclist. It is suspected that a few individuals riding two-wheelers on the road might have got trapped under the fallen concrete structures.

"We confirm the death of one motorcyclist and it is being ascertained whether the motorcycle also had a pillion rider. We express our deepest condolences to the family of the injured deceased," Chennai Metro Rail po...