GHAZIABAD: One person was killed and several others injured after a roof slab collapsed during construction work at a house in Sikri Khurd village in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning. Around 5 to 8 people are feared trapped under the debris, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police Surendra Nath Tiwari.
The incident took place around 8.30 am when workers were laying a concrete roof slab, commonly known as a 'lenter', at a residential building. The structure suddenly gave way, trapping several people underneath.
Soon after the incident, local residents rushed to the spot to help those trapped. Police were alerted, and rescue teams, including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), reached the site to carry out rescue operations.
According to initial reports, one person has died and several others have been injured. The injured have been taken to hospital for treatment, while rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach those trapped under the debris.
The exact cause of the collapse remains unclear. Authorities are expected to examine whether inadequate structural support or other construction-related issues led to the incident.
Further details about the deceased, the injured and the number of people trapped are awaited.
(With inputs from media agencies)