10 Injured After Under-Construction Building Collapse Near Ambala
At least 10 people were injured after an under-construction building collapsed in Dhulkot village near Ambala City while a concrete roof slab was being cast. Rescue operations and debris removal are underway to find any trapped workers.
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Highlights ongoing occupational safety concerns and enforcement issues at construction sites in the region.
An under-construction building collapsed at a village near Ambala City on Sunday when the concrete slab (lintel) for the roof was being cast, leaving at least 10 injured, officials said.The incident occurred in the Dhulkot village, where several labourers were working at the site.One of the injured workers claimed that around 10 labourers were working on the ground level, while 15 were engaged in the casting work above.The incident sparked panic in the surrounding area, prompting locals to initiate rescue efforts before calling the police and emergency services.Police and senior administrative officials immediately arrived at the site with rescue…
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