Building Collapse in Indore Kills Two, Injures Over a Dozen
A three-storey residential building in Indore's Ranipura area collapsed following heavy rains, killing two people and injuring at least 12 others from a single family. Joint rescue teams, including the SDERF, worked for hours to pull survivors from the debris. Preliminary reports suggest the eight-year-old building may have had a weak foundation, which could have been compromised by water accumulation. An official investigation into the cause of the tragic collapse is now underway.
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Preliminary reports indicate the building may have had a weak foundation, which was likely compromised by water accumulation from the heavy rains. The front portion was recently rebuilt, but the back was older, possibly making it more vulnerable to structural failure.
Joint rescue teams, including SDERF, fire brigade, police, and municipal officials, arrived quickly and conducted a five-hour operation, rescuing survivors and transferring the injured to Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital. The rescue operation is now complete.
While not frequent, building collapses in Indore and similar regions often occur during periods of heavy rainfall, typically due to compromised structural integrity, poor construction, or aging infrastructure. Such incidents usually prompt official investigations and calls for stricter building regulations.
The investigation will examine the building’s foundation, structural integrity, recent renovations, and whether water accumulation or construction flaws contributed to the collapse. Officials aim to determine responsibility and prevent future incidents.