Building Collapse Claims Two Lives in Kodakara

West Bengal Migrant Workers Among the Victims

A tragic incident in Kodakara resulted in the deaths of two migrant workers after a building partially collapsed. The disaster, which occurred in an old two-story structure, also left one person trapped in the debris. Rescue operations are currently underway to assist the individual.

Incident Details

Two guest laborers tragically lost their lives in a building collapse in Kodakara. The victims, identified as Rupel and Rahul, hailed from West Bengal. Authorities are working to extract another person who remains trapped in the rubble. Reports indicate that seventeen people were inside the building when it partially fell.

Rescue Efforts Underway

Rescue teams, including police and local residents, immediately launched a search and rescue operation at the scene. Their primary goal is to locate and safely remove the individual still trapped. The cause of the collapse is currently under investigation.

Context

According to the National Crime Records Bureau, in 2021, over 1,300 deaths were attributed to building collapses in India (NCRB 2021).

Additional Information

The partial collapse involved the front portion of the building. Authorities have not yet released any further information regarding the cause of the collapse or the condition of the rescued individual.