India, Dec. 2 -- An uncovered sewage pit on the main road near Gurugram's bus stand has triggered serious safety concerns, with locals warning that the open hazard in the middle of a high-traffic stretch threatens commuters and risks major accidents. The pit, which has remained exposed for at least 10 to 15 days, has already caused several vehicles to get stuck, according to people working in the area.

"We have seen several vehicles getting stuck in this pit. The real challenge is at night, when it often goes unnoticed by vehicles passing by," said Rakesh (single name), 34, an auto-rickshaw driver.

The bus stand in-charge, Lal Singh, and local vendors attempted a temporary fix by placing tin sheets and wooden planks over the pit to prev...