- By Raju Kumar
- Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Three women laborers died in Indore building collapse.
- Four other laborers sustained serious injuries during demolition.
- Investigation underway into safety measures and accident circumstances.
Indore Building Collapse: Three labourers were dead and four injured after a building collapsed in the Sanwer police station area, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday. The incident occurred during the demolition of a dilapidated building.
Wall Collapses On Workers
A wall of the building at Tension Square suddenly collapsed on female workers, burying eight of them under the debris. Three women died on the spot, while four others were seriously injured. The condition of one woman is being confirmed.
Since the incident occurred in the heart of Sanwer town, a large crowd gathered at the scene. They informed the authorities about the incident. Upon receiving the information, police, administration, and municipal council staff arrived at the scene.
An immediate rescue operation was launched to rescue the workers trapped under the debris. Rescue teams, after a tremendous effort, pulled out the trapped victims. The seriously injured women were referred to Aurobindo Hospital for treatment.
The deceased were identified as Sanwer residents Sushila, wife of Ramesh (50), Reena, wife of Lakhan (30) and Seema, wife of Bherulal (30).
Meanwhile, Chanda, wife of Rahul (25), Santosh, wife of Manoj (25), Sundarbai, wife of Mayaram (55), and Manju, wife of Sunil (30) were seriously injured. All were taken to the hospital.
Following the accident, the administration cordoned off the area and began rescue and relief operations. Police and municipal council teams were present at the site. The circumstances of the accident and the safety arrangements during the demolition of the dilapidated building are also being investigated.
(With Jagran.com/Naidunia Inputs)