Mahabubnagar, 18 June
Two Crushed to Death After Wall Collapses on Car in Mahabubnagar During Heavy Rains
A tragic accident claimed the lives of two people after a wall of an under-construction building collapsed onto a car in Telangana‘s Mahabubnagar district on Wednesday evening.
The incident occurred in Devarakadra mandal amid heavy rainfall and strong winds that lashed the region. According to preliminary information, the victims were travelling in a car when the wall of a nearby under-construction building suddenly gave way and fell directly onto the vehicle.
The impact of the collapse severely damaged the car and left both occupants critically injured. Local residents rushed to the spot and alerted emergency services. The victims were rescued from the wreckage and shifted to a hospital for treatment. However, they succumbed to their injuries while being transported to the medical facility.
Videos of the incident circulating on social media showed a JCB excavator being used to remove debris from the crushed vehicle as bystanders and rescue personnel attempted to assist the injured victims.
An official from the Devarakadra Police Station said the accident occurred around 5 pm on Wednesday. Police have registered a case of suspicious death under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and initiated an investigation into the incident. -Two Crushed to Death After Wall Collapses on Car in Mahabubnagar During Heavy Rains
Authorities are examining the circumstances that led to the wall collapse, including the impact of adverse weather conditions and the structural stability of the under-construction building.
Police officials stated that no action has been taken against the contractors associated with the construction project as of now. Further investigation is underway to determine whether any negligence contributed to the accident.
The incident has raised concerns about construction safety standards, particularly during the monsoon season when heavy rains and strong winds can pose serious risks to partially completed structures.
Local residents have urged authorities to conduct safety inspections of under-construction buildings across the district to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination, and police are continuing their inquiry into the matter.