3 labourers killed after wall of under-construction septic tank collapses

3 killed and several labourers are feared trapped after an under-construction retaining wall collapsed near the Amer area on the outskirts of Jaipur on Monday, triggering a major rescue operation. Emergency response teams, including the police, fire department and disaster management personnel, rushed to the site soon after the incident was reported.

According to officials, the wall suddenly gave way while labourers were working at the construction site, leaving several people buried under the debris. Rescue personnel have deployed heavy machinery to clear the rubble as efforts continue to locate and extricate those trapped. The exact number of workers at the site has not yet been confirmed.

Ambulances have been stationed at the location, and medical teams remain on standby to provide immediate treatment to those rescued. Authorities have cordoned off the area to facilitate rescue operations and prevent further accidents.

Officials said the cause of the collapse is yet to be determined. A detailed investigation will be launched after rescue operations conclude to ascertain whether any structural lapses or negligence led to the incident. More details are awaited as the operation continues.