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  • Tuesday, 23 June 2026

‘My swimming skills saved me’: Retired scientist survives fall into open drain in Noida

A retired scientist narrowly escaped death after plunging into a 12-foot-deep open drain in Noida's Sector 122. This incident highlights a recurring safety hazard of uncovered drains and excavation sites across the city, following a similar fatal accident five months prior. Authorities have sanctioned funds for drain covers, but residents express ongoing concerns about public safety infrastructure.

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