Jagran Correspondent, Ghaziabad | A portion of an under-construction building in Sikri Khurd village, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, collapsed on Saturday, prompting local authorities to launch a relief operation. At least one person died and several others injured in the incident. Five to eight workers were feared trapped under the debris. In the accident, Chhotu, a resident of Faridnagar, has died.
On the Sikri-Kalchina road in Nijampur village, Satte Gurjar was getting a lintel constructed in his house, when the incident took place. The lintel was to be poured this morning. Debris (concrete mix) had been placed at some spots in the shuttering. Meanwhile, the shuttering broke, and workers got trapped under the debris.
Upon receiving information about the incident, local police and fire brigade teams arrived at the scene.
Police and fire teams started rescue operations. An NDRF team has also arrived at the scene. Five people have been rescued so far and have been hospitalised for treatment. There are no reports of any casualties.
5-8 Workers Are Feared Trapped: DCP
Speaking to news agency, ANI, DCP Surendra Nath Tiwari said an accident occurred while laying a lintel in Sikri village of Modinagar and around 5–8 workers are feared trapped. Rescue operations are underway, he added.
More details are awaited.
(With Inputs from Vikas Verma)