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Kerala Launches Inquiry, Inspections After Thrissur Building Collapse Kills Three

Authorities have launched an official inquiry into the collapse with district officials inspecting similar migrant accommodations to bolster monsoon preparedness.

A senior police officer at the scene told reporters that it needs to be investigated what led to the incident.
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Overview

  • A 40-year-old, two-storey laterite-brick building in Kodakara collapsed on June 27 at around 6 a.m., trapping 17 migrant workers.
  • Rescue teams from Kerala Fire and Rescue Services and earthmovers completed a two-and-a-half-hour operation, recovering three men who later died and securing 14 uninjured survivors.
  • The victims—Rahul, 19; Rupel, 21; and Aleem, 30—from West Bengal are being repatriated to their home state.
  • Officials believe heavy overnight monsoon rains may have undermined the building’s structural stability.
  • Labour Minister V Sivankutty ordered a detailed inquiry and district authorities have begun inspecting migrant worker accommodations to enforce safety clearances ahead of the monsoon.