Authorities have launched a rescue operation and pulled out seven persons so far.
Political influences as well as protection to builders have been preventing Nellore Municipal Corporation (NMC) from containing large-scale violations in construction of buildings and complexes, be they commercial or residential, within the city. (Representational image)
Vellore: An under-construction school building collapsed near here on Thursday, trapping labourers at work, killing one and injuring 13.
Authorities have launched a rescue operation and pulled out seven persons so far.
"We are seeing if there are more people. Seven workmen have been rescued so far," a senior police official told PTI, adding, the rescued persons were rushed to a hospital.
The roof of the building at Koranthangal collapsed suddenly and the reason for it is not known immediately, he said.
Fire and rescue services and police personnel are engaged in rescue work. Excavators have been deployed to clear the rubble.
( Source : PTI )
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