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Under-construction building collapses near Ambala City, 10 injured; some feared trapped
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In Short: A three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Dhulkot village, Ambala district, killing four people and injuring ten.
At least four people were killed and ten others injured when a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Dhulkot village, Ambala district, on Sunday evening.
According to eyewitnesses, the walls of the collapsed building were constructed with a thickness of only four inches, raising concerns about the structural integrity.
The Ambala SP, Ajit Singh Shekhawat, confirmed that four deaths had been reported and 13 people had been rescued from the debris.
One of the injured workers told reporters that around 10 labourers were working on the ground floor, while about 15 were engaged in the casting work above when the building collapsed.
The contractor and owner of the building were reportedly missing, and efforts were underway to trace them.
Rescue teams are continuing to search for any person trapped under the debris, with initial estimates suggesting that 15 to 20 people could be trapped.
The ownership details of the building remain unclear, and legal action will be taken if any negligence is found to have contributed to the collapse.
Officials are verifying the number of people who were working inside the building at the time of the collapse.
The Ambala Civil Hospital admitted the 10 injured labourers, and immediate medical assistance was provided to the injured.
The incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns in construction sites, especially in areas with rapid urbanisation.
Rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities are working to ensure the safe evacuation of all workers trapped under the debris.
What this adds
The incident occurred in Dhulkot village, where several labourers were working at the site.
The walls of the collapsed building were constructed with a thickness of only four inches, raising questions about the building's structural integrity.
The contractor and owner of the building are reportedly missing, and efforts are underway to locate them.
The exact number of people trapped under the debris remains unconfirmed as rescue operations continue.
What's confirmed
- Ambala, Sep 27: At least two people were killed and several others injured after a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Dhulkot village of Haryana’s Ambala district on Sunday evening.
- Initial estimates suggested that 15 to 20 people could be trapped, but this has not been confirmed. 2 BODIES RECOVERED, 5 PEOPLE UNDER TREATMENT Ambala City SDM Darshan Kumar said two bodies had been recovered from the debris so far, while several people had been rescued and taken to hospital.
- At least 10 labourers were injured after an under-construction building collapsed in Ambala City on Sunday while a concrete roof slab was being cast, officials told PTI.
- Police said the 10 injured labourers were admitted to Ambala Civil Hospital.
- One of the injured workers said around 10 labourers were working on the ground floor, while about 15 were engaged in the casting work above when the building collapsed.
- Published - September 27, 2026 08:21 pm IST - Ambala The incident occurred in the Dhulkot village, where several labourers were working at the site.
- #WATCH | Ambala, Haryana: A three-story under-construction building collapsed in Dhulkot village; rescue operations are underway.
- Ambala SP Ajit Singh Shekhawat said four deaths had been confirmed so far and 13 people had been rescued from the debris.
What's still developing
- Ambala City Sub-Divisional Magistrate Darshan Kumar said several people were hospitalised following the incident.
- “There is no concrete information yet on how many people are trapped inside. The exact number will be determined as the operation progresses,” Kumar said, according to news agency.
- “Estimates range from 15 to 20 people, but nothing is confirmed yet. A total of 12 individuals have been identified so far, including the deceased. The ownership details of the building are not yet clear,” he added.
- According to a 'Dial 112' helpline official, they received a distress call about a building collapse in the afternoon and immediately rushed to the site.
- Earlier this year, on June 16, a dilapidated building in Ambala's Old Vegetable Market (Purani Sabzi Mandi) had also collapsed, causing chaos and trapping two people.
- NDRF and SDRF personnel are working alongside police, fire brigade teams and other emergency services to remove debris and search for anyone who may still be trapped.
- Gurugram Building Collapse: Wall of Under-Construction Building Collapses in Haryana’s Sidhrawali, Several Labourers Feared Dead (Watch Video).
- The incident took place around 3 pm in Dhulkot village where a large rescue operation was launched soon after the building came down.