Catastrophe in Jamnagar: Ageing Building Collapses, Killing Three and Injuring Five
Emergency Response Units and Authorities Continue Search and Rescue Operation Amidst the Rubble, More Feared Trapped
June 23, Jamnagar / Ahmedabad – A tragic event unfolded on Friday evening in Sadhna Colony, Jamnagar, as a three-story housing board building crumbled to the ground, causing three fatalities and leaving five injured. The rescue operation is ongoing, with fears rising that more people may still be trapped under the wreckage.
The collapsed structure, a 25-to-30-year-old apartment building, held six units and was home to several families. The victims who lost their lives in the disaster have been identified as Mittalben Sadia (35), Jaipal Sadia (35), and Shivraj Sadia (4). The injured, now receiving medical attention, are Kanchanben Joisher, Parulben Joisher, Hitanshi Jaipal, Deviben, and Rajubhai Ghelabhai.
The building, known as house number M-69 of the Housing Board in the Sadhna Colony area, imploded with such force that the sound echoed through the neighbourhood, reducing the six flats spread across three floors into a pile of rubble. In response to the disaster, fire brigade units, 108 emergency ambulance services, and heavy machinery for debris removal were quickly dispatched to the scene.
Eyewitnesses recalled the dramatic scene as the building came down with a tremendous noise around 5 pm, engulfing the area in a thick cloud of dust. At the time of the collapse, several people were inside the building, amplifying the risk and severity of the situation.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Jamnagar MP Poonam Madam, MLAs Divyesh Akbari and Rivaba Jadeja, Mayor Binaben Kothari, as well as police and administration officials, arrived on site to assess the situation and coordinate the ongoing rescue efforts. As the sun sets on Sadhna Colony, the search for survivors amongst the rubble continues into the night, with hope diminishing as hours pass.
