AHMEDABAD: Atleast one person died and two others were rescued from the debris of a commercial complex that collapsed in Kubernagar area of the city late in the night at about 1.30am.
The fire brigade officials who rushed to the area said that it was a ground plus two floor commercial building identified as Prem Market in Kubernagar area. The fire men said that they received information that three persons were buried. Two of them were rescued and admitted in the hospital while one person died on the spot.
The officials said that an embroidery machine was installed in the shop where these three people were present. Officials said that it is still unclear whether the three were working on the machine or were sleeping.
Deputy Municipal Commissioner K Thakkar said that the incident took place late in the night and the officials are checking their records about the building which was being used for commercial purpose.
The local police had also rushed to the spot and was inquiring into the incident. The fire officers said that the rescue operation was completed and the debris are being removed from the area.