Hyderabad: At least two people were killed and several others injured after a multi-storey under-construction building collapsed in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli area on Saturday, triggering a major rescue operation.
The incident took place at a construction site in the Gachibowli area, where a portion of the building suddenly gave way. Emergency services were immediately alerted and rescue teams reached the location to search through the debris for workers who might have been trapped.
Rescue operation launched
Police, disaster response personnel and other emergency teams were deployed at the site. Rescue workers used equipment to clear the debris and search for possible survivors.
According to reports, several people sustained injuries in the collapse and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The condition of the injured is being assessed by medical teams.
The number of casualties and injured persons has varied in initial reports as rescue operations continued, with authorities working to establish the exact number of people present at the construction site when the structure collapsed.
Building collapse in Gachibowli
The incident involved a seven-storey under-construction structure, according to reports. The collapse raised concerns about safety standards at construction sites in the rapidly developing Gachibowli area.
Officials are examining the site and gathering information about the construction work and structural condition of the building.
Cause under investigation
The exact reason behind the collapse has not yet been conclusively established. Authorities are expected to examine whether structural weaknesses, construction-related issues or other factors contributed to the accident.
Officials are also verifying whether all necessary safety measures and construction regulations were being followed at the site.
The rescue operation and investigation are continuing, while authorities are working to determine the identities of those killed and injured and establish the circumstances leading to the collapse.
