10-Year-Old Girl Falls Into Open Drain on Vishala-Narol Road in Ahmedabad, Rescue Ops Underway
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A nine-year-old visually impaired girl, identified as Manisha Bhalabhai Salat, fell into an uncovered drainage line near Shastri Bridge, close to the Sewage Farm in Ahmedabad, on Saturday evening. The fire brigade and police launched a search and rescue operation.
According to preliminary information, Manisha was with her mother, who briefly let go of her hand while getting down from an autorickshaw to pay the driver. The girl reportedly took two steps backwards and fell into the adjacent drainage line, which had no cover.
Three teams of Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services, including three officers, were deployed as the rescue operation continued.
Incident reported around 5.30 pm
The incident took place around 5.30 pm on the road leading towards Dev Farm from Vishala-Narol Road. Following the incident, three teams of the fire and emergency services were dispatched to the spot.
Rescue operation underway
The rescue operation was underway at the time of reporting. Further details about the circumstances in which the girl fell into the drain and her condition were awaited.
