Hyderabad: A devastating accident at a construction site in LB Nagar, Hyderabad, claimed the lives of three workers on Wednesday when a wall collapsed unexpectedly during excavation work. The victims, who were trapped under the debris, succumbed to their injuries despite rescue efforts.
According to reports, the workers were engaged in excavation for a building’s cellar when the wall suddenly gave way, burying them under the rubble. Rescue teams rushed to the site and managed to retrieve the bodies, while one injured worker was pulled out alive and taken to a hospital for treatment.
Victims Identified
Authorities have confirmed that the deceased workers were from Bihar. Efforts are underway to notify their families, and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.
Rescue and Investigation Underway
As soon as reports of the collapse emerged, police and fire service teams arrived at the scene to carry out rescue operations. The site was cordoned off, and efforts were made to ensure no other workers were trapped.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the collapse may have been caused by the instability of the earth around the excavation site. Authorities have launched a detailed probe to determine whether negligence or safety violations played a role in the tragedy.
Authorities Respond
Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of life, local officials assured that necessary steps would be taken to enforce stricter safety standards at construction sites.
“We are committed to ensuring such accidents do not happen again. The investigation will determine the cause, and appropriate action will be taken against any negligence,” an official said.
The tragic incident has once again highlighted the need for stringent safety measures in the construction industry, particularly concerning excavation and structural stability.
