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At least 15 feared trapped as part of under-construction building collapses in Gandhinagar
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 01:32 AM
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A section of a building under construction in Gandhinagar gave way, leaving officials to fear that at least 15 workers are trapped beneath the rubble.
A partially built structure in Gandhinagar's industrial zone collapsed early on Wednesday, prompting an emergency response from the Gujarat State Disaster Management Force and local fire services. The collapse occurred at a site where a multi‑storey commercial complex was under construction, and eyewitnesses reported a loud thud followed by a cloud of dust and debris.
Rescue teams, equipped with cutting tools and heavy‑duty cranes, arrived within minutes and began searching the debris for survivors. Officials from the district administration said that at least 15 workers were inside the affected area at the time of the incident, and efforts are underway to locate and extricate any trapped individuals. The number of casualties remains unconfirmed as the operation continues.
Preliminary investigations suggest that structural failure may have resulted from inadequate reinforcement or a lapse in safety protocols during the construction phase. The Gujarat Chief Minister's office has been briefed, and a senior engineer from the Gujarat Building and Construction Department will inspect the site to determine the exact cause. Authorities have urged construction firms across the state to review safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.
Rescue teams, equipped with cutting tools and heavy‑duty cranes, arrived within minutes and began searching the debris for survivors. Officials from the district administration said that at least 15 workers were inside the affected area at the time of the incident, and efforts are underway to locate and extricate any trapped individuals. The number of casualties remains unconfirmed as the operation continues.
Preliminary investigations suggest that structural failure may have resulted from inadequate reinforcement or a lapse in safety protocols during the construction phase. The Gujarat Chief Minister's office has been briefed, and a senior engineer from the Gujarat Building and Construction Department will inspect the site to determine the exact cause. Authorities have urged construction firms across the state to review safety measures to prevent similar tragedies.