Building on M.G. Road in Kochi tilts following attempt to lift it
A two-storey building in Kochi tilted onto an adjacent structure after a hydraulic jack failed during a foundation-lifting renovation project. Authorities have evacuated the area and determined that the damaged building must be demolished.
Why it matters
The incident highlights risks associated with structural renovation techniques in urban areas and the necessity for strict safety oversight in construction projects.
In a bizarre incident, a two-storey building tilted onto another multi-storey building next to it after the hydraulic jack used to raise its foundation reportedly got dislodged during renovation work along MG Road in Kochi on Tuesday around 6 p.m.
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