One Dead, Several Feared Trapped After Building Collapse in Surat

Building Collapse in Surat: A six-story building in Surat’s Sachin Pali village collapsed, resulting in one death and fears of several people trapped under the debris.

Immediate Rescue Efforts:

Rescue teams, including police and fire department officials, quickly responded, pulling one woman out alive and treating 15 injured individuals.

The eight-year-old building housed 30 apartments, but only five were occupied at the time of the collapse. Witnesses described the chaos and their efforts to save trapped residents.

Visuals from the Building Collapse in Surat:

Shocking visuals show massive chunks of concrete rubble as rescue officials scramble to find survivors amid the wreckage.

A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has been deployed to assist in the rescue operations. By late evening, one body had been recovered, and voices from the rubble provided hope for further rescues.

Investigation and Building Condition:

Dr. Saurabh Parghi, Surat’s District Collector, confirmed ongoing rescue efforts, expecting to rescue the remaining trapped individuals soon. Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot expressed confidence in rescuing those still under the debris within a few hours.

Officials noted that the relatively new building was already in a dilapidated state. An investigation into the cause of the collapse has been initiated.

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