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Wall Collapse at Dilapidated House in Sanwer Near Indore Kills Three
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 06:16 PM
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A collapsing wall at a rundown house in Sanwer, near Indore, trapped five people, killing three and seriously injuring two.
On Tuesday, a deteriorating residential structure in the densely populated area of Sanwer, on the outskirts of Indore, collapsed while workers were dismantling it. The falling wall struck a group of five laborers who were present at the site.
The impact of the wall trapped all five individuals under the rubble. Emergency responders arrived promptly and were able to extricate the victims, but three of them were pronounced dead at the scene. The remaining two sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for intensive care.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the demolition practices at the site, emphasizing the need for stricter safety protocols when handling unsafe buildings. The incident has raised concerns among residents about the risks associated with informal demolition activities in the region.
The impact of the wall trapped all five individuals under the rubble. Emergency responders arrived promptly and were able to extricate the victims, but three of them were pronounced dead at the scene. The remaining two sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for intensive care.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the demolition practices at the site, emphasizing the need for stricter safety protocols when handling unsafe buildings. The incident has raised concerns among residents about the risks associated with informal demolition activities in the region.