Rescue and clearance operations are underway in Koradi, Nagpur, after a portion of an under-construction structure collapsed yesterday evening during the construction of a gate near the Koradi temple. The incident occurred between 8:00 and 8:15 pm on Saturday, sending a massive cloud of dust into the air and leaving several workers injured.
According to officials, 15–16 people sustained minor to moderate injuries and were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Most of them are reported to be in stable condition.
NDRF Confirms No One Trapped
Inspector Krupal Mule of the 5th Battalion National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) stated that when their team reached the site, the entire structure had already collapsed.
“We were informed that everyone present at the site was injured but all had been rescued. Our team conducted both physical and canine searches, and no one appears to be trapped under the debris so far. However, we will have to complete debris clearance before making a final confirmation,” said Mule.
He further mentioned that preliminary accounts suggest the collapse may have been triggered by strong vibrations from construction equipment, leading the entire section to give way at once. Currently, there is a 4–5 ft-high pile of debris at the site, which is being removed with the help of heavy machinery.
Eyewitness Account
Local resident and eyewitness Ratnadeep Rangari recounted the dramatic rescue, “We rescued nine people ourselves before officials arrived. They were badly injured, covered in blood. When the slab collapsed, workers fell along with it. All were immediately taken to hospitals.”
Investigation Underway
Authorities are probing the cause of the collapse. While vibrations during work are being cited as a possible reason, technical inspections will determine if there were any lapses in construction safety standards. The area remains cordoned off, with rescue teams, police, and municipal officials on site.
More updates are expected once the debris clearance is completed and the structural stability of the remaining sections is assessed.
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