Portion of under-construction building collapses in Gandhinagar, rescue op launched
A rescue operation is underway in Gandhinagar after an under-construction building collapsed, leaving multiple people feared trapped. Local authorities and disaster response teams are currently searching the debris for survivors.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding construction safety standards and building regulations in urban development areas.
GANDHINAGAR: A portion of an under-construction building collapsed in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar on Wednesday evening, prompting the local administration to launch a massive rescue operation at the site. As per initial reports, more than 10 people are feared trapped under the debris.Teams from the fire brigade, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police deployed at the site. Rescue personnel are working to locate those feared trapped and remove them from the debris.Rajesh Patel, a fire official in Gandhinagar, said teams were engaged in rescue operations and that more details were awaited.Deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi arrived at the spot to take stock of the situation as rescue operations continued.Senior officials and emergency response teams are monitoring the operation, while efforts are underway to ascertain the…
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