• Source:JND

Bengaluru Wall Collapse: At least seven people, including three children, were killed after a compound wall collapsed near the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday, prompting local authorties to launch a relief operation. The tragedy happened after heavy rain, hail, and a thunderstorm lashed several parts of the city.

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reached the Bowring hospital premises and got the information about the tragedy. Karnataka Chief Minister also visited the site where the compound wall collapse claimed seven lives.  Officials from the hospital and the police are yet to issue a statement. 

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Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad, representing Shivajinagar Constituency, where the tragedy occurred, said people are in shock over the incident. "I just got the information that seven others are injured, and no one is critical. I am in shock. We are all shocked. I am going to the spot, and I will speak. Once I reach there, I will speak further. It was an old compound, and it didn't look weak. Those responsible will be brought to book," he added.

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Meanwhile, the authorities have stated that about 11 people who came under the collapsed compound wall have been rescued and are being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital.

The compound wall, made of cement and bricks and located near the accident ward gate, collapsed during the heavy rain. Initial reports also suggest that one more person is in critical condition. Most of the victims were roadside vendors. The children were reportedly present with their elders due to the summer vacation. Two women are also among the deceased.

(With Agencies inputs)

 


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