One killed after under construction house slab collapses in Ghaziabad, 5 rescued
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Ghaziabad: At least one person was killed after the roof slab of an under-construction house collapsed in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad district, on Saturday.
As per reports, five workers were rescued from beneath the debris and rushed to a hospital for treatment. One of them later succumbed to injuries.
The incident occurred while workers were laying a concrete roof slab, commonly known as a lintel, at the construction site.
According to sources, around six to seven labourers were present when the structure suddenly gave way. The exact cause of the collapse is yet to be established.
Thereafter, the local police and the fire department, along with the NDRF and SDRF, swung into action.
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Rescuers extracted five individuals from the rubble and transported them to the hospital.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also reacted to the matter. The chief minister announced to provide all necessary aid to the family members of the deceased. He also ordered administration to provide best medical aid to the injured.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse is expected to establish the cause of the accident.
Further investigation into this matter is underway.
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