Three Labourers Killed as Wall Collapses at Under-Construction Site in LB Nagar

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Hyderabad: Tragedy struck Hyderabad’s LB Nagar on Wednesday when three labourers lost their lives after a wall collapsed at an under-construction site. The victims, reportedly from Bihar, were buried under the debris as an adjacent wall gave way during excavation work.

Eyewitnesses described a sudden and catastrophic collapse, leaving the workers with fatal injuries. Despite swift rescue efforts, all three succumbed to their wounds before medical assistance could reach them. Authorities have launched an investigation into potential safety violations at the site.

Recurring Construction Disasters in Hyderabad
This incident adds to a growing list of construction-related tragedies in the city. Just last year, Mailardevpally in Rajendranagar witnessed a heartbreaking accident when two minors lost their lives after an eight-foot compound wall collapsed on them. Heavy rainfall had weakened the structure, and the wall crumbled while five children were playing nearby. Three-year-old Afriya Parveen and nine-year-old Noor Jahan Khatun died instantly, while two others suffered serious injuries.

The situation was eerily similar to an earlier disaster on May 9, when a retaining wall at a construction site in Bachupally collapsed following heavy rains, claiming the lives of seven migrant workers.

Authorities Under Pressure to Improve Safety Measures
The frequency of such incidents has raised serious concerns about construction safety standards in Hyderabad. Experts point to inadequate safety protocols, poor structural assessments, and a lack of stringent enforcement as key reasons behind these recurring accidents.

Meanwhile, in a separate industrial disaster, just hours before the LB Nagar collapse, a massive fire broke out at Shesha Sai Chemical Industry in Cherlapally’s industrial zone. The fire triggered powerful explosions as chemical drums burst in succession, engulfing the area in thick black smoke. Panic gripped nearby residents and factory workers, with locals reporting breathing difficulties due to toxic fumes.

With construction and industrial disasters on the rise, civic authorities are facing mounting pressure to implement stricter regulations and enforce accountability in order to prevent further loss of life.

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