Three-storey building collapses in Kota; several feared trapped
Three-storey building collapses in Kota; several feared trapped
A three-storey building collapsed in Kota's Talwandi area, trapping several people as rescue teams raced to the scene.
A three-storey building collapsed in Kota's Talwandi area late Saturday, bringing debris onto the street and trapping residents and workers nearby. The site, where a restaurant operated on the ground floor, was crowded at the time, drawing urgent attention from police, fire teams, and disaster responders.
Rescue teams pulled several people from the rubble and rushed them to hospitals for treatment, while others remained unaccounted for as crews worked to clear the debris. The scene was chaotic, with anxious family members watching and responders coordinating movements to prevent further harm.
Officials said the priority was to locate survivors and secure the site, with authorities assessing the building's stability to prevent additional collapses. There were reports of injuries and the possibility that more people were trapped beneath the debris, underscoring the urgency of the operation.
Investigations into the cause will follow once rescue operations wind down. In the meantime, authorities pledged a thorough review of local building norms and safety checks to prevent a repeat of such incidents. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks tied to aging structures in busy urban areas, and residents are hoping for swift debris removal and clear updates as the day unfolds.
