Ambala Building Collapse
Ambala Building Collapse Kills Two Workers While Dozens Remain Feared Trapped
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A three-story building under construction collapsed Sunday in Dhulkot village near Ambala City, Haryana, while roof-slab work was underway. Officials reported at least two deaths and 10 injured workers, while estimates of those still feared trapped ranged from 15 to 20; the toll and number missing had not been confirmed as rescue work continued. National and state disaster-response teams, police, firefighters, ambulance crews and local officials were clearing rubble with heavy machinery and searching for survivors. Authorities said they would investigate the cause after rescue operations conclude.
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Ambala City SDM Darshan Kumar said the building’s ownership had not been established and that the contractor and owner had left the scene; he said action would be taken against those responsible.
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An eyewitness alleged that the walls were only four inches thick and that the third-floor slab was being cast before the concrete had properly set. These are eyewitness claims, not confirmed findings about the cause.
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A worker told PTI that about 10 labourers were at ground level and 15 were involved in casting work above when the building collapsed. Local residents began trying to rescue people before police and emergency services arrived.
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