At least seven killed after under-construction building lift centring collapses in India

Record ID: 1688860

  • Title: At least seven killed after under-construction building lift centring collapses in India
  • Date: 14th September 2022
  • Summary: AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA (SEPTEMBER 14, 2022) (ANI- No use India) UNDER-CONSTRUCTION BUILDING WHERE AT LEAST SEVEN WORKERS WERE KILLED AFTER FALLING AS CENTRING OF BUILDING COLLAPSED/PEOPLE GATHERED OUTSIDE BUILDING VARIOUS OF RESTRICTED AREA (SOUNDBITE) (Gujarati) ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, AHMEDABAD, L.B. ZALA, SAYING: "The construction work of the lift (elevator) was underway on the 13th floor of a building. The formwork (part of the elevator pit) collapsed and six workers died after falling from the 13th floor. Also, two workers who were on the 5th floor suddenly fell probably because of loss of balance or nervousness. So far, we have the information of 7 workers dying in the incident." CLOTHES OF WORKERS HANGING ON LINE
  • Embargoed: 28th September 2022 12:42
  • Keywords: Ahmedabad Gujarat India accident building police slab workers
  • Location: AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA
  • City: AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA
  • Country: India
  • Topics: Asia / Pacific,Disaster/Accidents
  • Reuters ID: LVA001GTQ0TOV
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: At least seven workers were killed after elevator pit's formwork of an under-construction building collapsed in India's western Ahmedabad city on Wednesday (September 14).
    The incident took place in the morning after eight workers, six working on 13th floor and two on the 5th floor fell into the pit, said local media reports.
    One worker was severely injured in the accident.
    "The mishap at an under-construction building in Ahmedabad is saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their family members in this mishap. I hope the injured recover soon. The local authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected," said Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in a tweet.
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