One student dead in Surat as slab from building collapses
In a tragic incident in Mangrol, Surat, a slab from the fourth floor of a building collapsed, falling on students below who were returning to home from school near Zanda chowk.
This resulted in the immediate death of one of the students at the scene. Two others sustained severe head injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
Upon learning of the incident, police rushed to the scene and began their investigation. The building was in a dilapidated condition.
This incident has shocked the local community, raising concerns about the safety of old and poorly maintained buildings.
The police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the collapse and to hold those responsible accountable.
Earlier in July, a six storeyed building collapsed in Surat and 7 dead bodies were recovered from the site and one woman was rescued after the search operation which continued all night.
An official of the Fire Department had said that many labourers, were working night shifts and were sleeping in their rooms when the building collapsed.
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