Two killed, one injured as under-construction building collapses at Gachibowli in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Aug 22 (TNT): At least two people were killed and another injured after a G+6 under-construction building collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar in Gachibowli in the city on Saturday afternoon, police said.
The building collapsed around 1 pm, impacting an adjoining building and trapping people under the debris, the Telangana Fire and Disaster Response Department said in a release here.
The deceased were suspected to be workers at the construction site, while the injured person was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
On receiving information, Fire and Disaster Response personnel rushed to the spot with specialised equipment and launched search and rescue operations.
Using a Victim Location Camera, the rescue teams detected victims beneath the debris and recovered two bodies, the department said.
Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner G Srijana said officials had received a complaint against the building nearly six months ago and had stopped construction and seized the structure.
However, construction resumed on Friday after remaining halted for around four months, she said.
The rescue operation was led by Regional Fire Officer Sudhakar Rao, along with District Fire Officers, Assistant District Fire Officers, Station Fire Officers and other fire and rescue personnel.
As the collapse affected the adjoining building, fire officials advised residents of the affected structures not to remain inside during the night as a precautionary measure.
RFO Sudhakar Rao said residents would be allowed to reoccupy the affected building only after a stability assessment by the GHMC, scheduled for Sunday, confirms that it is safe.
The Telangana Fire and Disaster Response Department said it was coordinating with the concerned authorities and other agencies to ensure the safety of residents and complete the rescue and response operations.
The department’s Director General appreciated the efforts of the fire and rescue personnel for their prompt response, use of specialised equipment and sustained operations at the site.
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