Ten injured after under-construction building collapses near Ambala
At least 10 labourers were injured when an under-construction building collapsed in Dhulkot village near Ambala City while a roof slab was being cast. Rescue teams were searching for additional workers feared trapped under the debris. Police said an investigation into the cause would begin after rescue operations.
At least 10 labourers were injured after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Dhulkot village near Ambala City on Sunday, officials said. The collapse occurred while a concrete roof slab, or lintel, was being cast. Several labourers were working at the site when the structure came down, prompting local residents to begin rescue efforts.
One injured worker said about 10 labourers had been working at ground level and 15 others were involved in the casting work above. The supplied report did not establish how many people remained unaccounted for. Police and senior administrative officials reached the site with rescue equipment after being alerted.
Heavy earth-moving machinery and other equipment were used to clear the debris. Police said the 10 injured workers were taken to Ambala Civil Hospital for treatment. Officials continued searching for people who might have been trapped beneath the collapsed structure.
The incident caused panic in the surrounding area. Emergency personnel were also providing immediate medical assistance while the rescue operation continued. Police said an inquiry into the cause of the collapse would begin after the rescue work was completed.
The report did not provide details of the workers’ conditions or identify the owner or contractor responsible for the construction site.
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