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Staircase Collapse Traps 28 in Surat Apartment
26 Sep
Summary
- A staircase collapse trapped 28 residents in a Surat apartment building.
- Firefighters used ladders and a bed to rescue trapped individuals.
- Residents had previously been issued notices due to the building's poor condition.
A critical structural failure occurred on Friday evening when the staircase of B Wing at Chintamani Apartment in Surat's Katargam area collapsed. The incident trapped 28 residents within the four-storey building, prompting an immediate response from Surat Fire and Emergency Services (SFES).
Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the emergency call and assessed the situation. The collapsed staircase blocked essential exit routes, necessitating a complex rescue operation. SFES personnel deployed ladders to reach stranded residents, creating alternative evacuation paths and carefully bringing each person to safety.
In a remarkable display of ingenuity, some residents were rescued by forming a bridge with ladders to an adjacent building, while an elderly woman was carefully lowered using a bed. Authorities have secured the area and emphasized the need for a thorough structural safety assessment. Notably, residents had previously received evacuation notices from the Surat Municipal Corporation due to the building's deteriorating state.
