Building collapse in Rajasthan's Kota leaves 2 dead, many injured
Police teams and ambulances rushed to the spot and immediately cordoned off the entire area to prevent crowds from gathering and to allow rescue operations to proceed smoothly.
At least two people were killed and several others injured after a building collapsed in the Jawahar Nagar area of Rajasthan’s Kota on Saturday.
Officials said around 20 people, including students, were trapped under the debris when the building came down. Rescue operations were immediately launched, and two people were pulled out in critical condition and rushed to the medical college hospital for treatment.
Authorities are continuing efforts to rescue those still trapped, while the cause of the collapse is yet to be confirmed.
According to initial information, the structure housed restaurants and was located in a busy locality, raising concerns that several people may have been inside at the time of the incident. The exact number of those trapped is yet to be officially confirmed.
Police teams reached the spot soon after the incident was reported and immediately cordoned off the entire area to control the crowd and facilitate rescue operations.
Ambulances, fire brigade personnel and disaster response teams were also rushed to the site.
Rescue work is currently underway, with teams carefully removing debris in an effort to locate survivors. Heavy machinery is being used, though officials said caution is being exercised to avoid further injury to those trapped.
The cause of the building collapse remains unknown. Authorities said a detailed investigation will be carried out after the rescue operation is completed. People have been advised to avoid the area as emergency work continues.
LOK SABHA SPEAKER IN TOUCH WITH AUTHORITIES
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed shock over the building collapse in Kota and extended support to the affected families. He said he is continuously monitoring the rescue and relief operations.
Birla spoke to the District Collector and City SP, directing them to expedite rescue work and ensure all injured persons receive proper medical treatment.
He emphasised coordinated efforts by all agencies. Birla’s Officer on Special Duty, Rajiv Dutta, is present at the site to oversee the situation.
At least two people were killed and several others injured after a building collapsed in the Jawahar Nagar area of Rajasthan’s Kota on Saturday.
Officials said around 20 people, including students, were trapped under the debris when the building came down. Rescue operations were immediately launched, and two people were pulled out in critical condition and rushed to the medical college hospital for treatment.
Authorities are continuing efforts to rescue those still trapped, while the cause of the collapse is yet to be confirmed.
According to initial information, the structure housed restaurants and was located in a busy locality, raising concerns that several people may have been inside at the time of the incident. The exact number of those trapped is yet to be officially confirmed.
Police teams reached the spot soon after the incident was reported and immediately cordoned off the entire area to control the crowd and facilitate rescue operations.
Ambulances, fire brigade personnel and disaster response teams were also rushed to the site.
Rescue work is currently underway, with teams carefully removing debris in an effort to locate survivors. Heavy machinery is being used, though officials said caution is being exercised to avoid further injury to those trapped.
The cause of the building collapse remains unknown. Authorities said a detailed investigation will be carried out after the rescue operation is completed. People have been advised to avoid the area as emergency work continues.
LOK SABHA SPEAKER IN TOUCH WITH AUTHORITIES
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed shock over the building collapse in Kota and extended support to the affected families. He said he is continuously monitoring the rescue and relief operations.
Birla spoke to the District Collector and City SP, directing them to expedite rescue work and ensure all injured persons receive proper medical treatment.
He emphasised coordinated efforts by all agencies. Birla’s Officer on Special Duty, Rajiv Dutta, is present at the site to oversee the situation.