Iron Advertising Pole Erected by Vibgyor School Collapses at NIBM–Mohammadwadi Circle in Pune
Reported by Shoaib Tadvi
Mohammadwadi, 18th October2026: An iron advertising pole reportedly erected by Vibgyor School in Mohammadwadi collapsed at the NIBM–Mohammadwadi Circle, raising concerns about public safety at the busy junction.
The incident has sparked questions about the safety of advertising structures installed along roads and whether adequate precautions were taken to prevent such accidents. The junction witnesses regular traffic movement, putting pedestrians, two-wheeler riders and motorists at potential risk from falling structures.
The collapse has raised concerns over whether the pole was properly installed and secured and whether the necessary permissions and safety norms were followed.
Citizens have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to investigate the incident, verify the permissions granted for the installation of the advertising structure and take appropriate action if any violations are found.
They have also called for inspections of similar advertising structures in the area to identify potential hazards and prevent such incidents in the future.
The incident highlights the need for proper installation, regular maintenance and safety inspections of advertising structures in public spaces to protect commuters and pedestrians.
