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Under-Construction Building Collapses Near Ambala City; 10 Injured, More Labourers Feared Trapped

Police said 10 injured labourers were admitted to Ambala Civil Hospital as crews searched for others feared trapped under the debris.

  • On Sunday, a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Dhulkot village near Ambala, killing at least two people and triggering a massive rescue operation involving the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force.
  • The collapse occurred while workers were casting a concrete roof slab, trapping an estimated 15 to 20 people; one injured laborer claimed around 10 workers were on the ground level while 15 worked above.
  • Ambala City Sub-Divisional Magistrate Darshan Kumar confirmed 12 individuals identified so far, while 10 injured laborers were admitted to Ambala Civil Hospital, where five receive treatment after four were discharged.
  • Authorities launched a search for the absconding building owner and contractor; police said an investigation into the collapse's cause will begin once rescue operations conclude.
  • Congress Lok Sabha member Kumari Selja called the incident 'extremely tragic and distressing,' urging the administration to expedite rescue efforts and ensure proper medical treatment for all trapped workers.
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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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