Ranchi: Ranchi Water Tank Collapse, 2 Labourers Killed in Tragic Accident Near Marwari College
Rescue teams recovered both bodies after the old tank gave way during demolition, and police opened an investigation into the collapse.
- On Wednesday evening, two workers died after a water tank slab collapsed during demolition work near Marwari College in Ranchi, officials said.
- Labourers were demolishing an old water tank to pave the way for a new tower when the structure gave way suddenly, trapping two workers beneath debris.
- Of the five workers present, three escaped safely while The National Disaster Response Force completed the retrieval operation in about 20 to 25 minutes using specialized equipment.
- Md Saleem Rayeem, Commandant of the 9th Battalion NDRF, confirmed his team recovered the second body; victim Satya Bhuiyan was sent to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences for post-mortem examination.
- Kotwali police station in-charge Sanoj Choudhary said authorities are investigating the collapse circumstances, while two JCB machines have been deployed to remove remaining debris from the site.
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Ranchi: Ranchi Water Tank Collapse, 2 Labourers Killed in Tragic Accident Near Marwari College
<p data-assistant-stream-block="" data-assistant-stream-block-index="5">A tragic accident took place near Marwari College in Ranchi, Jharkhand, when an old and dilapidated water tank suddenly collapsed, killing two workers who were carrying out repair work. The incident occurred at around 5:30 PM when the structure gave way and crashed down, trapping workers beneath the debris. The NDRF team immediately reached the spot and launched a rescue ope…
Two workers dead, three rescued as water tank collapses near Marwari College in Ranchi
Two workers died after a water tank slab collapsed during demolition work near Marwari College in Ranchi on Wednesday evening. Five workers were at the site, with three rescued safely.
Ranchi Water Tank Collapses During Demolition Work, One Labourer Dead, Several Feared Trapped | 📰 LatestLY
At least one laborer died and several others are feared trapped after an old, dilapidated overhead water tank collapsed behind the Kotwali police station in Ranchi on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred while demolition and clearance work was underway at the site to make room for a new water storage structure. 📰 Ranchi Water Tank Collapses During Demolition Work, One Labourer Dead, Several Feared Trapped.
One dead, another feared trapped as water tank tower collapses in Ranchi
A worker died, and another was feared trapped under the debris after an old water tank tower collapsed during its demolition in Ranchi on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Read Accident during demolition of a dilapidated water tank in Ranchi; two workers died on the spot, three rescued - Gallinews India
Accident during demolition of a dilapidated water tank in Ranchi; two workers died on the spot, three rescued A major accident occurred in Ranchi, Jharkhand, during the demolition of an old and dilapidated water tank. The tank, located behind the Kotwali police station, suddenly collapsed, trapping the workers present at the site under the debris. […]
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