Search operation underway at the site of the collapsed building in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Around 15 workers were at the site when the incident occurred. Senior Police Inspector of CIDCO MIDC, G S Raire, said, “15 workers were working at the construction site when the slab collapsed.
We have also deployed a canine unit to assist in the search,” Raire said. Raire said municipal corporation officials, medical personnel and police teams were at the site to assist with the operation. CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Three workers were rescued after the roof slab of an under-construction commercial building collapsed on Jalna Road in the Chikalthana area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. One more worker is feared trapped under the rubble, with rescue teams continuing their search operation. The incident occurred while concrete was being poured for the first-floor roof. Preliminary information suggests that the iron pipes supporting the structure bent under the load, causing the slab to collapse. some were caught beneath the debris While several managed to escape. Three workers were rescued, two of whom sustained injuries and were taken to hospital. four were present at the lower level While eight to nine workers managed to escape. Of these, two sustained injuries and were shifted to a hospital, one managed to come out safely, while one worker remains trapped under the debris. Our senior officers, including the ACP, DCP and Commissioner of Police, have visited the site and are guiding the operation. The fire brigade, police and rescue personnel rushed to the location and began clearing the rubble using heavy equipment, including JCB machines, cranes and two Poclain excavators. A canine unit was also pressed into service to help locate the missing worker. However, the hardened and tightly packed debris has made the rescue effort difficult. Senior police officials, including the ACP, DCP and Commissioner of Police, visited the site to review the situation and supervise the rescue efforts. The operation was continuing as teams worked to reach the trapped worker.
“The rescue operation has been underway since yesterday, and we are making every possible effort to bring the trapped worker out safely.