Elderly Woman Killed as 3-Storey House Collapses in Ahmedabad's Dariyapur
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An elderly woman lost her life and a young man was injured after a three-storey residential building collapsed in Ahmedabad's Dariyapur area in the early hours of Tuesday, triggering a rescue operation by fire and emergency personnel.
The incident took place around 12:30 am in Mansuri Mohalla, Dabgarwad, where the building suddenly caved in, trapping two people under the debris.
Fire teams rescue two from rubble
Personnel from the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Service, along with police teams, rushed to the spot and launched an immediate rescue operation. Both victims were pulled out from the collapsed structure and shifted to hospital.
Officials said the elderly woman succumbed to her injuries, while the injured youth is undergoing treatment. His condition was not immediately known.
Probe underway into cause of collapse
The collapse sparked panic in the densely populated locality as residents gathered at the scene while emergency teams cordoned off the area and cleared the debris.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse. Officials are expected to conduct a structural assessment to examine whether the building had weakened due to its age, recent monsoon rains or any other structural issues.
Police and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) have initiated an inquiry, while the identities of the victims are yet to be officially confirmed.
