Bengaluru:One worker was killed and two others suffered injuries when an under-construction building collapsed in Babusapally under the Hennur Police Station area in Bengaluru on Tuesday due to heavy rains. The building collapsed during the heavy rains, officials said.
About 20 workers were initially trapped under the debris in the collapse of the building. Out of them, one worker died and 14 others were rescued. East Division DCP Devaraj confirmed that five more people were trapped under the debris. The police arrived at the scene to assist the rescue operations.
An under-construction building can be seen collapsing like a pack of cards in Babusapally, Bengaluru, due to heavy rains on Tuesday. (ETV Bharat) DCP East said that the rescue teams along with the police rushed to the spot on receiving the information. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, DCP East said, "At the site of tragic collapse at Babusapalya within Hennur PS limits. Rescue teams along with police are working tirelessly to save lives and provide aid. Hoping for swift recovery and strength for all affected".
A worker, who was working in the building came out at the time of the mishap, revealed the horror of the incident. He came out with a wound on his head and broke down, saying that several others were trapped inside the building. Ambulance rushed to the spot.
The intense rainfall in the city has caused widespread disruption in general life with rainwater flooding roads in several areas, including Yelahanka, Malleshwar and Silk Board. Many homes are also experiencing significant flooding.
Due to the heavy rain in the capital, a series of disturbances has been created. In many places including Yalahanka, Malleshwar, Silk Board, rain water has filled the roads, while in some other places, the houses are too flooded. After this, a building under construction collapsed in Babusapalya under Hennur police station and the rescue operation is continuing.
