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Seven-Story Structure Collapses; One Dead
22 Aug
Summary
- A seven-story under-construction building collapsed in Hyderabad.
- One person died, and another may be trapped under the debris.
- The collapse also injured two people in adjacent buildings.
A seven-story under-construction building tragically collapsed in Anjaiah Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad, on Saturday afternoon. Officials confirmed that one person died in the incident, and rescue teams from HYDRAA are diligently searching the debris for any other possible victims.
The building, reportedly constructed on a 50-square-yard plot, had construction activities halted previously. Despite this, some workers were present at the site when the structure suddenly gave way. The impact of the collapse extended to adjacent buildings, resulting in injuries to at least two people.
HYDRAA chief A.V. Ranganath stated that personnel are actively searching, suspecting one more person might be trapped. The incident underscores the potential dangers associated with construction sites.
