One person was killed and three others injured after an old two‑storey house collapsed in Ahmedabad's Khadia area on Sunday afternoon.
- An old two‑storey house collapsed in Ahmedabad's Khadia area.
- One person died and three were injured.
- The victim was identified as 45‑year‑old Sonal Rana.
On Sunday afternoon, an aging two‑storey house in a narrow lane of Khadia, Ahmedabad, gave way, trapping four residents under the rubble. Rescue teams were dispatched immediately.
Incident Details
The deceased was 45‑year‑old Sonal Rana, who lived on the first floor. She was pulled from the debris and taken to LG Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The injured have been identified as 27‑year‑old Janvi Rana, 23‑year‑old Parth Rana, and 42‑year‑old Ashaben. All three are receiving treatment in local hospitals.
Historical Background
Ahmedabad has a growing inventory of aging structures that were built before modern safety codes were enforced. Over the past five years, similar collapses have prompted city officials to launch safety audits, yet many buildings remain vulnerable.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this incident underscores the growing risk posed by dilapidated structures in rapidly urbanising Indian cities, demanding urgent regulatory action.
"This tragedy highlights the danger of neglecting building safety standards in older neighborhoods." - Structural safety expert
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