Textile Factory Building Collapse Kills One, Several Critical In Ludhiana

Ludhiana: A multi-storey building of a textile factory collapsed in Ludhiana's Focal Point area on Saturday evening, resulting in the death of one worker. The incident has left several others injured and buried under the rubble, with rescue operations still underway to locate anyone trapped under the debris.

According to eyewitnesses, a loud sound was heard before the building came crashing down. The collapse trapped seven workers under the debris, with one worker rescued earlier and rushed to a nearby hospital. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, along with police, fire brigade, and factories departments, sprang into action to undertake the rescue operation.

Rescue Efforts And Response

Punjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal also reportedly reached the spot and oversaw the rescue efforts at the site. The rescue team stated that the top priority is to rescue the trapped workers. The health department has been instructed to deploy medical teams and ambulances at the site until the operation is complete. Additionally, the municipal corporation and fire safety department have been directed to provide additional staff round-the-clock.

The NDRF teams successfully rescued six workers trapped under the debris, but unfortunately, one of them was found dead, and three others are in critical condition. The deceased worker is yet to be identified. The rescue operation is still underway, with officials working tirelessly to ensure that everyone is accounted for.

Further details regarding the building collapse is being awaited.