Five Killed, Several Injured In Pune Construction Building Collapse

PM Modi Condoles Deaths

Another unknown event took place in Pune, where an under-construction building collapsed late at Night In Maharashtra's Pune. Around Five workers were trapped under this incident and several have been reported injured during the incident.

According to the statement given by Chief Fire Officer, Sunil Gilbile he said, "Ten laborers who were working underneath a structure of iron rods got trapped after the structure suddenly collapsed on them," information also states that primary investigation suggests that the incident happened due to a lack of precautionary measures at the site.

On Friday, Prime minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express condolences over the deceased workers. He Tweeted, "Pained by the mishap at an under-construction building in Pune. Condolences to the bereaved families. I hope that all those injured in this mishap recover at the earliest."

Five people have died on spot, two are critically injured while three have suffered minor injuries. The primary report suggests that precautionary measures are not in place at this site," said Rohidas Pawar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Pune Police. The local MLA Sunil Tingre also visited the spot to monitor the relief operation.

I have come to know that construction on this site goes on for 24 hours continuously. So we have no idea for how long these laborers were working. They must be tired, which might have led to the mishap.

Other laborers present here have informed me that the injured belong to Bihar," he said. The authorities have launched an investigation into the reason for the collapse.

More details are awaited.