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Hospital Construction Site Collapse Kills Two Workers in Mohali
A partial roof collapse at an under-construction hospital in Mohali has claimed at least two lives, with rescue teams continuing efforts to locate workers believed trapped beneath the debris.
LSN India ·
A tragic structural failure at a hospital under construction in Mohali has resulted in the deaths of two workers, authorities confirmed Tuesday. The incident occurred when a section of the building's roof gave way, sending debris cascading across the work site.
Rescue operations commenced immediately following the collapse, with emergency teams deployed to the location to search for survivors. Officials indicated that additional workers may remain trapped beneath the rubble, prompting intensive search and recovery efforts.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about safety standards and oversight at construction sites across Punjab. Authorities have not yet released detailed information regarding the cause of the structural failure or the identity of the deceased workers.
Investigations into the collapse are expected to examine construction practices, material quality, and adherence to safety protocols at the facility. Such incidents have periodically highlighted gaps in workplace safety compliance at major construction projects in the region.