Tragedy Strikes: Church Collapse Claims Life in Tamil Nadu
Authorities said 3 labourers were killed and 11 injured as the church roof collapsed during concrete work, and a probe will examine permits.
- On Thursday, a concrete roof slab collapsed at an under-construction church in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district, killing three labourers and injuring 11 others.
- The 20-foot steel scaffolding and support framework structure collapsed suddenly, trapping workers under heavy concrete debris and rubble near Mandikrishnapuram Colony, 24 km from Chittoor.
- A team from the National Disaster Response Force in Arakkonam joined police and fire departments in rescue efforts, with approximately two dozen workers from Ranipet and Katpadi engaged in slab work.
- The 11 injured were transported to Vellore Government Medical College Hospital, Christian Medical College Hospital, and a facility in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, while Chittoor MLA Gurajala Jagan Mohan coordinated with Tamil Nadu officials.
- Vellore District Collector Leela Alex stated the administration will form a committee to investigate the structural failure and verify building permits, noting at least eight labourers remain in stable condition.
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India News Live Updates, 11 September 2026: Vellore church collapse leaves 3 dead, several hospitalised
Overnight rescue operation ends after final trapped person pulled from debris. One person dead, 11 rescued and several hospitalised after under-construction church collapse in Vellore. NDRF and fire teams clear debris as authorities order a detailed probe into the incident.
Roof of under-construction church collapses in Tamil Nadu's Vellore, 3 workers dead, 11 injured
Three workers were killed and 11 others injured after the roof slab of an under-construction Church collapsed near Katpadi in Vellore. NDRF, fire services, police and district administration teams launched a rescue operation, while authorities ordered an inquiry into the matter.
Three workers were killed and 11 others injured when the roof of a church under construction collapsed in Vellore. The incident occurred near Katpadi in Mandi Krishnapuram, where the roof and steel structure collapsed while concrete was being poured. Rescue teams rushed the injured to the hospital, eight of whom are in stable condition.
3 killed, 11 hurt as roof of church under construction collapses in Tamil Nadu's Vellore
Vellore (TN), Sep 10 (PTI): Three labourers were killed and 11 injured when the roof of a church under construction collapsed in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district on Thursday, an official said.The 11 injured labourers were rushed in ambulances to the Vellore Government Medical College Hospital, the Christian Medical College Hospital and a hospital in Chittoor in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.A police officer said the roof slab of the under-constructio…
Tragedy Strikes: Church Collapse Claims Life in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu's Vellore district, an under-construction church collapse resulted in one casualty and over a dozen individuals rescued. Rescue operations persist as authorities investigate the cause of the incident. A detailed inquiry has been launched, with police probing the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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