New Delhi: In Sachin Pali village, Surat, a six-storey building collapsed on Saturday. According to reports, over 15 are injured and many are trapped under the debris. Authorities from the police and fire departments have mobilized for rescue efforts, navigating through large sections of concrete in search of survivors.Officials indicated that the buildings collapse was likely due to its deteriorated condition exacerbated by recent heavy rains in the area.Watch the video here:6-storey building collapses like a house of cards: 15 injured, 5 feared trappedA 6-storey building in Krishnanagar, Sachin GIDC area of Surat collapsed on Saturday. Around 15 people were injured in the building collapse and were rushed to hospital for treatment. As soon as the… pic.twitter.com/rrKNtR2enw— Our Vadodara (@ourvadodara) July 6, 2024The building was constructed just eight years ago. Large chunks of concrete slabs formed a daunting pile of debris, leaving the structure in ruins.Five families were inside when the building crumbled. It is being feared that many could be trapped beneath the rubble. Rescuers navigated through the wreckage, meticulously searching for signs of life.NDRRs responseThe National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was deployed to augment the rescue efforts, acknowledging the severity of the situation. Local residents recounted the chaos and heroism witnessed as the building collapsed before their eyes. Immediate efforts were made by bystanders to assist in the rescue operations.Official statementsDr Saurabh Parghi, Surats District Collector, confirmed ongoing efforts to rescue trapped individuals, with hopes high for their immediate extraction. Surats Police Commissioner, Anupam Singh Gehlot, expressed optimism about the rescue timeline, citing sounds indicating trapped individuals awaiting liberation.
