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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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rediff.com broke the news on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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