Noida Techie's Tragic End: 90-Minute Fight for Life in Unsecured Pit

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Moneycontrol•19-01-2026, 15:28
Noida Techie's Tragic End: 90-Minute Fight for Life in Unsecured Pit
- •Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old software engineer, died after his SUV plunged into a 20-foot-deep, water-filled pit in Greater Noida's Sector 150.
- •Mehta struggled for 90 minutes, flashing his phone's torch and crying for help, while his father watched helplessly nearby.
- •The accident occurred due to dense fog and poor visibility, with his Grand Vitara breaking through a damaged boundary wall near ATS Le Grandiose society.
- •The excavation site, dug for a commercial project, lacked barricades, fencing, reflectors, or warning lights, making it extremely dangerous.
- •Rescue efforts were delayed and criticized for poor handling; Mehta's body was recovered nearly four hours after his cries ceased.
Why It Matters: A Noida techie tragically died after his SUV fell into an unsecured, water-filled pit due to negligence.
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