A major mishap was narrowly averted on Sunday when the shuttering of an under-construction showroom collapsed during preparations for laying the roof slab on Raikot Road in Jagraon. The incident occurred near a mosque on Raikot Road, close to the Barnala-Jalandhar Highway.
Collapse Triggers Panic
According to sources, workers were installing shuttering for the roof when the structure suddenly gave way and came crashing down, triggering panic in the area. The collapse happened within seconds, forcing people at the site to run for safety.
No Casualties Reported
As it was a Sunday and traffic movement was relatively light, no casualties were reported. However, two motorcycles parked near the construction site were badly damaged. Following the incident, a portion of the road was temporarily closed, and traffic was diverted through alternate routes to ensure public safety and facilitate debris removal.
Potential Electrical Hazard
Residents noted that high-tension power lines pass close to the under-construction building. They warned that the consequences could have been severe had the collapsing structure come into contact with the power cables, potentially causing a major electrical accident and damage to infrastructure.
The swift response by authorities helped prevent further harm, and debris clearance operations were underway to restore normalcy.
