Gandhinagar, September 9 (Daily Kiran) : A significant incident occurred in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday when a slab from the under-construction Boski Empire building collapsed. Authorities fear that more than 12 workers may be trapped under the debris. So far, 11 individuals have been rescued and taken to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital.
Emergency services, including fire brigades and police, quickly arrived on the scene to begin rescue operations. Efforts to clear the debris are ongoing, with heavy machinery like JCBs being used to expedite the process.
An ambulance staff member reported that the 11 rescued individuals include two women and nine men, all of whom were working at the site. There were no children among the injured.
A local resident mentioned receiving a phone call about the slab collapse. The exact number of people present at the time of the incident remains unclear, but it is believed that more individuals may still be trapped.
In response to the severity of the situation, Gujarat’s Health Minister, Prabhull Pancheriya, visited the civil hospital to meet with the injured. He stated, “Our entire medical team is working to assist them, conducting essential tests like X-rays and blood tests. If complications arise, specialists in orthopedics and surgery are on standby.”
Preliminary reports indicate that the building was still under construction, and the slab was being installed when the accident occurred. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the collapse and ordered a review of the construction quality and safety standards.
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