Building Collapse in Deogarh, Jharkhand: Rescue Operations Underway

A three-storey building collapsed in Deogarh, Jharkhand, early Sunday morning. Two people have been rescued, and many others are feared trapped under the debris.

Details from the District Collector

According to Deogarh District Collector Vishal Sagar, ‘A three-storey building collapsed here in Deogarh early on Sunday. Two people have been rescued from the site and many others are feared trapped in the debris. Rescue operations are underway.’

Three individuals have been sent to Sadar Hospital for treatment, where a medical team is currently deployed.

Rescue Efforts

The District Collector shared details about the incident, stating, ‘All three floors of the building collapsed. Shortly after receiving the information, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams arrived at the scene to conduct rescue and relief operations.’

Ambulances and doctors are on-site, along with the magistrate and police force. ‘As per preliminary information, construction works were taking place, which led to the building’s collapse. Our primary concern is to rescue people from the debris,’ said the district collector.

Related Incident in Gujarat

Meanwhile, an official reported that seven bodies have been recovered from the debris of a collapsed building in Surat, Gujarat, on Sunday. Earlier on Saturday, a multi-storey building collapsed in the Sachin area of Gujarat. Out of the 30 flats in the building, only 4-5 were occupied, while the rest were vacant at the time of the incident.