Under construction building collapses in Muhana, 7 hurt

JAIPUR: A two-storey under-construction house collapsed in Muhana area here on Wednesday.
At least seven labourers out of 10 who were working at the site were critically injured.
The owner was adding two floors above the already constructed house. According to officials, the building caved in because of additional weight.
SDM (civil defence) Manish Fauzdar said, “The building was hanging in the middle due to the collapse of the pillar and debris was all over the road.
Around 10 people were stuck inside who were rescued by the civil defence team.
Out of them, seven were severely injured and taken to hospital. Rest of them are safe.”
Two teams of civil defence were sent for rescue operations.
Earthmovers were pressed into service to clear the debris. Police were called for on the spot inspection.
Although old and dilapidated buildings have collapsed in the past, this building was relatively new and the way it crumbled down means that the structure was not strong enough to hold the building.
“The owner is being questioned by the administration. He would have to pay for the debris clearing expense. It will be seen whether he had the permission to add more floors,” said a police officer.