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Home / News / India News / Photos / Under construction bldg collapses in UP`s Muzaffarnagar killing 2, 17 injured

Under construction bldg collapses in UP`s Muzaffarnagar killing 2, 17 injured

Updated On: 15 April, 2024 12:00 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Two labourers lost their lives and 17 others sustained injuries in an incident of a building collapse in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Pics/ PTI

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Two labourers lost their lives and 17 others sustained injuries in an incident of a building collapse in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Pics/ PTI

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Two labourers lost their lives and 17 others sustained injuries in an incident of a building collapse in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Pics/ PTI
<p>The collapsed structure was an under-construction building in Talda village, where several labourers were working at the time of the incident.</p>

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The collapsed structure was an under-construction building in Talda village, where several labourers were working at the time of the incident.

<p>The roof of the two-storey under-construction building had collapsed, officials had said and added that one among 17 injured is critical.&nbsp;</p>

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The roof of the two-storey under-construction building had collapsed, officials had said and added that one among 17 injured is critical. 

<p>Rescuers, along with local police, swiftly responded and had rescued 19 labourers who were trapped under the debris.</p>

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Rescuers, along with local police, swiftly responded and had rescued 19 labourers who were trapped under the debris.

<p>Despite the prompt rescue efforts, two individuals could not survive and succumbed to their injuries.&nbsp;</p>

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Despite the prompt rescue efforts, two individuals could not survive and succumbed to their injuries. 

<p>Speaking to reporters, Additional Director General of Police, DK Thakur said the deceased were identified as Mohit (30) and Piyush (28).</p>

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Speaking to reporters, Additional Director General of Police, DK Thakur said the deceased were identified as Mohit (30) and Piyush (28).

<p>Meanwhile, the injured persons have been rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.</p>

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Meanwhile, the injured persons have been rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.

<p>Authorities have taken action and arrested two suspects, including the landlord and contractor, who were allegedly involved in the construction of the collapsed building.</p>

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Authorities have taken action and arrested two suspects, including the landlord and contractor, who were allegedly involved in the construction of the collapsed building.

<p>Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance and directed the administration to prioritise the treatment of the injured and to ensure safe rescue of any remaining trapped individuals.</p>

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance and directed the administration to prioritise the treatment of the injured and to ensure safe rescue of any remaining trapped individuals.

<p>An investigation into the cause of the building collapse has been initiated to ascertain any potential lapses in construction standards or safety measures.</p>

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An investigation into the cause of the building collapse has been initiated to ascertain any potential lapses in construction standards or safety measures.

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