The ground-plus-two-storey structure was around 60 years old and had remained unused for the past two years.
The residential building, located on Subramaniyar Koil Street off the Cauvery Road in Rajagopal Thottam, belonged to Suguna, 55, and Arumugam, 60. The ground-plus-two-storey structure was around 60 years old and had remained unused for the past two years. No casualties or injuries were reported. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Coimbatore | Silver Rate in Coimbatore | Bank Holidays in Coimbatore | Public Holidays in Coimbatore | Coimbatore AQI | Weather in Coimbatore | Petrol Price in Coimbatore | Diesel Price in Coimbatore | CNG Price in Coimbatore | LPG Price in Coimbatore Stay updated with the latest Coimbatore news.
The building had sustained damage following heavy rain in the last few days and was in a precarious condition, according to Karungalpalayam police. However, no one was present inside the eatery at the time of the collapse, averting a major tragedy,” said a police officer. “It collapsed suddenly. The debris fell onto an adjacent eatery, reducing the establishment to rubble. He added the building collapse damaged an electricity pole in the area, disrupting power supply to nearby localities. Personnel from the electricity board began restoration work. Karungalpalayam police and fire and rescue services personnel visited the spot and began an investigation into the incident. Download the TOI App.
ERODE: An old and unoccupied three-storey building collapsed at Karungalpalayam in Erode on Saturday after being weakened in the recent heavy rain.