Hyderabad: A tragic incident occurred in Devarkadra, Mahabubnagar, on Wednesday when a wall of an under-construction building collapsed onto a parked car during heavy rains, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The deceased have been identified as Jagannath Reddy (45), a native of Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh, and Santosh (40), from Jharkhand.
Sequence of Events
According to police, the victims were colleagues at an infrastructure company and were traveling in a company car. The driver stopped the vehicle near one colleague's house in Devarkadra, as he needed to collect his luggage before heading to Warangal. While he went inside his residence, the wall of a nearby under-construction building suddenly collapsed onto the parked car.
"Two persons, Jagannath Reddy and Santosh, who were seated in the car, died on the spot," said Devarkadra Sub-Inspector G Bhaskar Reddy.
Possible Cause
Officials noted that the wall had been constructed only three days prior. They suspect that heavy winds accompanying the rains may have caused the collapse. An investigation is underway to determine if any negligence was involved.
This tragic event highlights the dangers posed by construction sites during adverse weather conditions. Authorities urge builders to ensure safety measures are in place to prevent such accidents.
