Five people were rescued and three are feared trapped after an under-construction two-storey building collapsed in Chandigarh's Industrial Area Phase-2 on Saturday evening. The incident occurred at around 4:30 pm, prompting an immediate rescue operation by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police, administrative officials, and fire brigade teams.
Rescue Efforts Underway
Rescue teams rushed to the spot and are carrying out debris clearance and search operations. According to officials, as many as eight people were trapped under the debris, of whom five were rescued. The rescued persons have been identified as Kuldeep, Kulbir, Umesh, Rahul, and Ajeetesh. They were rushed to the hospital. The search for more survivors is still underway.
Sudden Collapse
According to nearby workers, the building collapsed suddenly with a loud noise. The building, which adjoins a hotel, housed multipurpose offices and reportedly had several workers present on a daily basis. However, it is yet to be ascertained how many people were inside the building at the time of the incident. The office was also shared by a scrap dealer.
Deployment of Heavy Machinery
Rescue operations are underway to clear the debris, and the police have cordoned off the area. Nearly five cranes, two JCB machines, and one bulldozer have been deployed for the rescue operation. NDRF teams have also reached the spot to assist rescue operations.
