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Indore Building Collapse Kills One, 11 Rescued as Search Continues

Officials point to a rain-weakened, cracked structure in a crowded Ranipura lane during an overnight rescue.

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Eleven people were rescued from the debris and admitted to a government hospital, while at least two are feared trapped, officials said (Representational Image)
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Overview

  • A three-storey residential building off Jawahar Marg in Indore’s Ranipura area collapsed around 9 p.m. during heavy rain.
  • Hospital officials confirmed that a 20-year-old woman, Alifa, died after being brought to Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Hospital.
  • Rescuers have pulled out 11 people alive, with four reported in critical condition and at least two others feared trapped.
  • District Collector Shivam Verma said 13 people were believed to be inside at the time, as police, fire brigade, municipal teams and the SDRF continue operations.
  • Authorities and residents cited prior structural cracks, persistent rainfall and waterlogging in the basement, with the locality described as congested and partly unauthorised.