Building slab collapse in Gandhinagar leaves workers feared trapped
A slab of an under-construction building fell in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, leaving several construction workers feared trapped as fire-department crews began rescue work.
In the Kudasan district of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, a section of an unfinished structure gave way, sending a concrete slab crashing down and potentially trapping a number of construction workers beneath the debris. Fire Officer Rajesh Patel confirmed that fire-department units have been dispatched to the scene and are actively engaged in rescue efforts. The collapse occurred while the building was still under construction, raising concerns about site safety and oversight.
No official casualty figures have been released, and rescue teams are working to locate and extract any victims. Local officials said further updates will be provided as the operation progresses. The incident underscores ongoing risks in the region’s rapid building boom.
