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Roof Collapse Traps Workers, Child in Noida Godown
13 Oct
Summary
- Eleven individuals, including a child, were injured when a godown roof collapsed.
- Rescue operations took over three hours to safely extricate all trapped individuals.
- Owner and contractor face charges for alleged negligence in construction safety.
In Sahibabad, Noida, a godown under construction experienced a roof slab collapse on Monday evening. The incident critically injured ten laborers and a four-year-old girl who was at the site with her parents. The structure gave way around 6:30 PM, trapping individuals amidst debris.
Over fifty rescue personnel, including firefighters and police from three stations, initiated an extensive operation. This rescue effort commenced at 7:50 PM and concluded around 11 PM with the successful extraction of the last person. Ambulances transported the injured to Narinder Mohan Hospital & Heart Centre, where they are reported to be stable.
Authorities have registered an FIR against the godown owner, Vipul Kumar, and the contractor, Riyaz. Initial investigations suggest the roof was built without adequate support or a beam, leading to the structural failure. Both individuals are booked for negligent conduct and endangering lives.
