Four-storey building under renovation collapses in Amritsar, 2 workers injured
PTC Web Desk: Panic gripped Kathiya Wala Bazaar near Tahli Wala Chowk in Amritsar on Tuesday after a four-storey building undergoing renovation suddenly collapsed, leaving two workers injured.
According to initial information, repair and construction work was underway inside the building at the time of the incident. A major portion of the structure gave way without warning, trapping a mason and a labourer under the debris. The collapse triggered chaos in the busy market area as people rushed to safety.
The injured mason was immediately pulled out and shifted to a hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, the labourer remained trapped under the rubble. On receiving information, local residents alerted the police and administration. Personnel from the B Division police station, along with rescue teams, rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.
With the help of locals, the rescue teams worked for nearly one and a half hours before safely pulling the trapped labourer out of the debris. He was also rushed to a hospital for medical treatment. Officials said both injured workers are stable and out of danger.
The police have sealed the building and initiated an investigation to ascertain the cause of the collapse. The exact reason behind the incident is yet to be determined.
Confirming the incident, the SHO of B Division police station said a four-storey building near Tahli Wala Chowk collapsed while renovation work was in progress. “One mason had already been shifted to the hospital, while another labourer was trapped under the debris. He was safely rescued after about one and a half hours. Both are stable. The matter is under investigation,” the SHO said.
- PTC NEWS
