In an unfortunate incident, five people were killed as a structure of an under-construction building in Pune collapsed Wednesday night. The incident happened in the Shastrinagar locality of the Yerawada area in Pune.
It was reported that two others were injured after the slab of the structure at the basement of the under-construction site collapsed. All the deceased and injured were labourers working at the site.
“Ten labourers who were working underneath a structure of iron rods got trapped after the structure suddenly collapsed on them,” said Sunil Gilbile, Chief Fire Officer.
The primary investigation suggests that the incident happened due to a lack of precautionary measures at the site.
The local MLA Sunil Tingre also visited the spot to monitor the relief operation.”I have come to know that construction on this site goes on for 24 hours continuously. So we have no idea for how long these labourers were working. They must be tired, which might have led to the mishap. Other labourers present here have informed me that the injured belong to Bihar,” he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express condolences over the death of workers.”Pained by the mishap at an under-construction building in Pune. Condolences to the bereaved families. I hope that all those injured in this mishap recover at the earliest,” PM Modi tweeted.
The authorities have launched an investigation into the reason for the collapse. More details are awaited.
(With inputs from ANI)
