A wall collapse in Mumbai's Kalbadevi Chira Bazaar area claimed the lives of two workers and injured one more on Monday evening. The incident occurred at around 5:20 PM when a 30-foot-long compound wall, approximately 5 to 7 feet high, suddenly gave way in the passage between two structures at the Gandhi building.
About the incident
The collapse trapped few workers who were working nearby, leading to a swift response by the authorities. The rescue teams arrived on the scene shortly after the incident and began a search operation to ensure no one remained trapped under the debris.
About the casualties
Three people were initially rescued from the incident site and were rushed to GT Hospital. However, two of the victims, both 30 years old, were declared "brought dead" upon arrival. The third victim, a 19-year-old, is currently receiving treatment at the hospital and is in stable condition, according to medical officials.
Meanwhile, authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the collapse.
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