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Building Collapse in New Orleans: What Happened and What’s Next

December 31, 2024, 12:42 pm

On Monday, December 30, around 5:45 pm, a building collapsed at the intersection of Magazine and Felicity Streets in New Orleans. Two cars were crushed, and 300 people lost power.

Emergency Response Underway

Emergency crews are at the scene, working to assess the situation. However, it is still unclear how much damage has occurred and whether anyone was injured.

Transformer Damage Clarified

A nearby Entergy transformer was damaged during the collapse. However, Entergy New Orleans clarified that the transformer was not the cause of the collapse. “A structure collapse at the corner of Magazine and Felicity caused damage to Entergy equipment, including a transformer — which created the flash seen by those nearby,” an Entergy spokesperson said. “To be clear: the transformer was impacted by the building collapse; it was not the cause. Entergy crews are on site and working with public safety agencies to secure the location.”

Impact on Local Business

Gris-Gris, a nearby restaurant, announced on Facebook that it is temporarily closed and partially without power due to the collapse.

Previous Collapses in the City

This collapse marks the third in New Orleans within the past four months. Earlier this month, a building collapsed partially in the Central Business District, causing traffic disruptions. In October, a fire in Hastings Place caused major damage to another building.

The building collapse has raised concerns over safety in the area. Emergency teams continue to manage the response and assess the damage.

Building Collapse In Tanzania’s Dar Es Salaam Leaves Dozens Trapped, One Dead

November 17, 2024, 1:06 pm

Rescue efforts are underway in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s commercial hub, after a multi-storey building collapsed in the city’s bustling Kariakoo market. Authorities have confirmed at least one fatality, and dozens remain trapped under the rubble. Rescuers, including soldiers, have been using hand tools, drills, and sledgehammers to search for survivors. Excavators are also assisting in the recovery efforts.

As of now, at least 56 people have been rescued, according to the Tanzania Red Cross Society. The collapse occurred as people were shopping in the building, and witness reports suggest the structure had expanded its underground business space the day before the incident.

Dar es Salaam, home to over 5 million people, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. The port city has seen rapid urban expansion, which has raised concerns about building safety. This tragic incident is reminiscent of another collapse in 2013, when a 16-storey building fell, killing 34 people.

Building Collapse In Lucknow: 1 Dead And Several Trapped In 3-Storey Structure

September 7, 2024, 7:45 pm

A 3-storey building in Transport Nagar area of Lucknow collapsed on Saturday afternoon killing one and leaving around ten people feared trapped. The incident occurred at around 5 pm when work was underway in its basement. The Harmilap Building houses pharmaceutical storage facilities. Thirteen people were injured and admitted to hospital.

VIDEO | Uttar Pradesh: Rescue operations underway at the incident site at Transport Nagar area of Lucknow where a building collapsed earlier today.

(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/Nxzsv3YTz4

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 7, 2024

Rescue work has started there, along with local police and firemen, and teams of National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force. The Relief Commissioner, GS Naveen Kumar said, “Teams from the NDRF and SDRF have been deployed to the spot, which are trying to rescue the stranded individuals.”

#UPCM @myogiadityanath ने ट्रांसपोर्ट नगर, लखनऊ में बिल्डिंग गिरने से हुए हादसे का संज्ञान लिया।

मुख्यमंत्री जी ने जिला प्रशासन के अधिकारियों, SDRF और NDRF की टीमों को मौके पर पहुंचकर राहत कार्य में तेजी लाने और घायलों को तत्काल अस्पताल पहुंचाकर उनके समुचित उपचार के निर्देश दिए…

— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) September 7, 2024

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued directives to the district officials for accelerating the relief work, and managing treatment for the injured people without delay. “UP CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the building collapse incident in Transport Nagar, Lucknow,” his office posted on X. The Chief Minister directed that the district administration officials, SDRF, and NDRF team rush to the site and expedite the relief work while ensuring that the injured are taken to the hospital immediately for proper treatment. He also wished for the early recovery of the injured.

Delhi Model Town Building Collapse: 1 Dead & 2 Injured After Heavy Rains

August 10, 2024, 5:57 pm

One person has been confirmed dead after a building collapsed in Mahendru Enclave, Model Town, Delhi, following heavy rains that pounded the city. Two others were left with minor injuries and are currently admitted to the hospital, Delhi Police said. The rescue efforts are still on, with Delhi Fire Services claiming that some people could still be buried under the rubble.

Saturday saw another incident at Ashirwad Apartment in Mayur Vihar Phase-3, near Amba Block School. Three fire tenders were rushed at the spot, where it was found that the fire was in the property dealer’s office on the ground floor. No casualty was reported from this incident.

Heavy rain lashed Delhi on Saturday and brought many parts of the city to their knees. Waterlogging and traffic congestion at many places were being received from the city. The whole Delhi-NCR region had been witnessing intermittent heavy showers for the past one week, engaging in tough weather and reaching a problem for residents.

Jharkhand: Building Collapses In Deoghar, Multiple Trapped | Watch

July 7, 2024, 10:52 am

A tragic incident unfolded early Sunday morning as a two-storey building collapsed in Deoghar district, leaving several individuals feared trapped under the debris. The collapse occurred in Deoghar town around 6 am, prompting a swift response from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local authorities.

WATCH:

#WATCH | A house collapsed in Jharkhand’s Deoghar. Rescue operation underway by NDRF and district officials pic.twitter.com/Lg28aKmVKl

— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2024

According to reports, one person has been rescued so far, while efforts continue to rescue two others believed to be trapped. The NDRF, along with teams from the fire department and health services, are tirelessly engaged in rescue operations.

Confirming the incident, District Magistrate Vishal Sagar stated that six to seven people are believed to be trapped under the rubble. Two children have already been rescued from the site of the collapse near Sita Hotel under the Municipal Corporation area.

In response to the emergency, Deputy Commissioner of Deoghar has mobilized a comprehensive rescue operation involving magistrates, ambulance teams, fire brigades, and police personnel. The teams are working swiftly to clear debris and locate any remaining individuals trapped in the building collapse. This. developing story

Surat Building Collapse: 7 Dead, Many Feared Trapped | Key Details

July 7, 2024, 9:27 am

Seven people have died, and several others have been trapped for over 12 hours following the collapse of a multi-storey building in Surat’s Sachin area, Gujarat, on Saturday. The region has experienced heavy rain for several days. While a woman was rescued shortly after the collapse, three other bodies were recovered by night, according to Surat police commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot.

Surat Building Collapse: Key Details

1. The building collapsed around 3 PM on Saturday in Surat’s Sachin area, trapping several residents under the debris.

2. Police and fire brigade teams arrived at the scene immediately after the incident. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the fire department are carrying out rescue operations, as stated by the police.

3. By Sunday, seven bodies had been retrieved from the debris, while some individuals remained trapped. Surat Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot, who was at the scene overseeing the rescue operation, confirmed that “the voices of trapped persons were heard at the beginning of the rescue efforts.”

4. A woman was successfully rescued from under the debris.

5. Out of the 30 flats in the building, four to five were occupied, with the rest being empty, according to officials cited by ANI. Many residents were at work, and those sleeping were trapped. The building was constructed in 2016-17.

In another incident in Gujarat earlier this year, four workers were injured after a section of an under-construction medical college building in Morbi town collapsed in March. One laborer was rescued after being trapped in the debris for seven hours. This incident occurred around 8 PM on March 9, while workers were working on roof filling on the first floor of the new building.

Five Killed, 49 Missing as Multi-Storey Building Collapses in South Africa

May 7, 2024, 5:32 pm

Five individuals were reported dead, and 49 remained missing after a multi-storey building collapsed in George, South Africa, as per CNN citing officials. The incident occurred on Monday, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.

Since the collapse around 2 pm local time, approximately 26 people have been rescued, according to a statement from George Municipality. The statement noted that three rescue teams are actively working on different areas within the site.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed condolences, stating his thoughts are with the affected families. He emphasized the need for an investigation to understand the cause of the collapse, aiming to provide closure to the community and prevent similar disasters from occurring again.

Ramaphosa’s office issued a statement on Tuesday, calling for an investigation into the incident to prevent future disasters and provide closure to the community.

Kolkata: Building collapse in Metiabruz area leaves 5 Dead and Several injured

March 18, 2024, 12:41 pm

The death toll in the Gardenreich high-rise collapse has risen to five. Two deaths were reported in the morning. Later three more people were rescued and brought to SSKM Hospital.

Doctors declared them dead. According to administration sources, the deceased are Shama Begum (44), Hasina Khatun (55), Rizwan Alam (22), Akbar Ali (34) and Mohammad Wasik. They were rescued from the wreckage and taken to a local hospital. The doctors declared the two dead there. Later Rizwan, Akbar and Wasik were declared dead by SSKM. A few people are still trapped in the collapsed spot. Their rescue is going on. According to the fire department, it may take the afternoon to finish the rescue work.

“As many as 13 people have just been rescued and two have been reported dead. Rs 5 lakhs will be given as compensation to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh will be given to those injured,” Bose said.

Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the site of the incident and interacted with the injured individuals at Unipon Hospital in South Kolkata.

The West Bengal Chief Minister stated that she is “saddened” after a five-storey under-construction building collapsed in South Kolkata’s Metiabruz area.

“Sad to learn about the house collapse disaster of an under-construction building in the Garden Reach area of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Our Mayor, Fire Minister, Secretaries and Commissioner of Police, civic, police, fire and disaster management officers and teams (including NDRF, KMC and KP teams) have been on site throughout the night to mitigate the disaster,” Banerjee said in a statement.

“This is an illegal construction. I express my condolences to the family. I will urge the administration to take strict action against those involved in illegal construction. When this construction was going on, those involved should have been more vigilant,” she further said.

Urging the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, and Kolkata Police Commissioner to engage the West Bengal State Disaster Management Team in the ongoing rescue and relief operation Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari posted, “I am receiving frantic calls regarding probable casualties. Please dispatch any team that can help in rescuing the victims, be it fire servicemen, police or any other team.”

Mumbai: 2 Killed in building collapse near Nanavati Hospital

June 25, 2023, 4:38 pm

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated two people were murdered after a section of a building’s balcony on St Braz Road, near Nanavati Hospital, collapsed on Sunday afternoon.

According to authorities, the five injured inhabitants of Vile Parle Gaothan were taken to a local hospital. At the time of submitting this report, two fire engines, one response vehicle, ambulances, and police were on the scene.

An official claimed on Sunday that four persons were successfully rescued and two others were trapped after a three-story building fell in Rajawadi Colony, Ghatkopar (East), Mumbai.

“A portion of a three-storey building collapsed in Rajawadi Colony, Ghatkopar (East). Four people were safely rescued while two people are still trapped inside. Rescue operation is underway,” Rashmee Lokhande, chief officer of the Disaster Management Department, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, said.

An NDRF team was on the scene, attempting to find and extract other people who were believed to be trapped inside the building.

“We are trying to locate the people who are feared trapped inside. Three of our teams are at the spot, carrying out rescue operations. The ground floor has collapsed completely and search and rescue operations are underway,” Sarang Kurve, assistant commandant, NDRF, said.

Three workers killed as construction site collapses in Palghar

June 7, 2023, 2:16 pm

Three women labourers were killed, while two others sustained injuries when debris from an under-construction building collapsed on them on Tuesday evening in the Virar area of Maharashtra’s Palghar district, police said.

According to the authorities, fire brigades were dispatched to the site on receiving information of the collapse. Personnel pulled out several labourers who were trapped under the debris and the victims were rushed to a nearby hospitals. However, three of them were declared dead on arrival, while the other two are undergoing treatment, a police spokesperson added.

The victims are yet to be identified and further details about the collapse are still awaited.

Death toll rises to 4, rescue operations underway in Bhiwandi building collapse incident

April 30, 2023, 1:04 pm

According to a Thane Municipal Corporation official, the death toll in the Bhiwandi building collapse has risen to four.

On Saturday afternoon, a three-story building collapsed in the Bhiwandi area of Maharashtra’s Thane district, trapping several people beneath the rubble.

An official from Thane Municipal Corporation said that “Death toll rises to four in the Bhiwandi building collapse incident in Thane, Maharashtra. Further rescue operations are underway.”

Earlier, NDRF and TDRF rescued a man who had been trapped under the collapsed building for more than 20 hours. Meanwhile, teams from the Fire Brigade, Police, TDRF, and NDRF are on the scene rescuing people who have become trapped in the debris.

On Saturday night, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the Indira Gandhi Hospital and met with the injured. CM Shinde also visited the scene and stated that a rescue operation is underway, with up to 12 people rescued.

He also inquired about the two children who were unharmed in the accident. Prem and Prince are the names of the two children. The CM has also directed that the injured be treated at government expense.

Earlier on Saturday, he announced Rs 5 lakh in financial assistance to the kin of the deceased in the Bhiwandi building collapse, according to an official statement.

CM Shinde also directed the administration that the police, fire department, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and other rescue teams carry out their duties properly, and that the injured be taken to hospitals immediately and treated.

Delhi: Three, including 4-year-old girl killed in building collapse

October 10, 2022, 2:40 pm

A two-story building collapsed on Sunday night near Delhi’s Lahori Gate, killing three people, including a four-year-old girl, according to the Delhi police. Additionally, the police have reported a violation of sections 304A, 336, 337, and 338 for negligence and endangering life or personal safety.

In the operations that continued well into the night on Monday, two more victims were saved. Ten individuals had previously been saved and taken to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital. According to the police, the incident happened on Sunday at around 7:30 p.m.

According to the police, the building was in a dilapidated condition. “Many people got injured. Ten people have been admitted to LNJP hospital. A four-year-old girl has died. A rescue operation is underway. Five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are present at the spot,” Shweta Chauhan, DCP, Central district, Delhi, had earlier told ANI.

The tragedy occurs during the weekend when the nation’s capital experiences a lot of rain. The city set a new record with 74 mm of rain falling between Saturday night and Sunday morning, which was the second-highest October rainfall total since 2007. In addition to Delhi, the neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh has also experienced heavy rain. There have been a number of documented rain-related incidents.