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7 Feared Dead in Bengaluru Hospital Wall Collapse Amid Heavy Rain

At least seven people, including three children, are feared dead after a compound wall of Bengaluru's Bowring Hospital collapsed during heavy rain and thunderstorms. The victims were primarily roadside vendors, with children present due to summer vacation. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar visited the site to assess the situation. Authorities rescued 11 people, who are being treated in the hospital's ICU.

Key Points: Bengaluru: 7 Killed as Hospital Wall Collapses in Rain

  • Compound wall of Bowring Hospital collapses during heavy rain
  • Seven feared dead, including three children and two women
  • Most victims were roadside vendors
  • CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar visit the spot
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Bengaluru: 7 feared dead as hospital's compound wall collapses amid heavy rain (Lead)

At least seven people, including three children, died after a compound wall of Bowring Hospital collapsed during heavy rain in Bengaluru. CM Siddaramaiah and officials visited the spot.

"Those responsible will be brought to book - Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad"

Bengaluru, April 29

At least seven people were killed after a compound wall of the government-run Bowring Hospital collapsed during heavy rain, hail, and a thunderstorm that lashed several parts of Bengaluru on Wednesday evening. The death toll is likely to rise.

Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad, representing Shivajinagar Constituency, where the tragedy occurred, confirmed on Wednesday night that seven persons have been killed in the compound wall tragedy.

"I just got the information that seven others are injured, and no one is critical. I am in shock. We are all shocked. I am going to the spot, and I will speak. Once I reach there, I will speak further. It was an old compound, and it didn't look weak. Those responsible will be brought to book," he added.

The office of the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, confirming the news, stated that the Chief Minister visited the spot at the Bowring Hospital in Shivajinagar locality of Bengaluru, where seven persons were killed.

Meanwhile, the authorities have stated that about 11 people who came under the collapsed compound wall have been rescued and are being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reached the Bowring hospital premises and got the information about the tragedy.

According to preliminary information from authorities, about seven people, including three children, are feared dead after being trapped under the collapsed wall. Officials from the hospital and the police are yet to issue a statement.

The compound wall, made of cement and bricks and located near the accident ward gate, collapsed during the heavy rain.

Initial reports also suggest that one more person is in critical condition. Most of the victims were roadside vendors. The children were reportedly present with their elders due to the summer vacation. Two women are also among the deceased.

Further details are awaited. Police, fire department, and emergency services personnel have rushed to the spot and are carrying out debris clearance operations.

Reacting to the incident, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, stated in Kanakapura town, "I will verify the details of the incident. Rains are necessary. I had come to attend an event to meet people and officials to address grievances. I will postpone the programme and return after May 4. I am going to visit the spot."

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has rushed to the spot.

The heavy rain, which lasted for nearly an hour, led to waterlogging on several arterial roads. Parked vehicles were damaged after tree branches fell on them. While residents initially welcomed the rain after over a month of intense heat, the prolonged downpour soon turned into a bother.

Rainwater also entered the Banashankari Metro station, inundating the ticket counter area.

As per the BBMP command and control centre, 50 trees have fallen. Please share the information with electronic media, so that people can get alerts on the existing roadblock.

- IANS

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Naveen S
Another tragedy due to neglect. This is Bengaluru, the IT capital, and we can't even maintain basic safety? Wall at a government hospital collapses during rain? Unbelievable. Hope CM ensures accountability and not just photo-ops at the site. These incidents keep happening every monsoon. 😡
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Kavya N
Deeply saddened. 😢 7 lives lost, including children! The MLA says wall didn't look weak, but clearly it was. Need better maintenance of old structures, especially near hospitals where many gather. Prayers for the victims and injured. Hope compensation reaches families quickly.
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Raymond A
Living in Bengaluru, we see this every year – walls collapse, trees fall, and people die. The real problem is poor planning and corruption in construction contracts. BBMP needs to audit all old walls in the city. Also, why weren't vendors relocated from unsafe areas? This is a systemic failure. 💔
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Manish T
Sad news. But respect to CM Siddaramaiah for personally visiting the spot. However, we need long-term solutions – better drainage, stronger infrastructure, and safety audits before monsoon. Those child victims were just on vacation with their parents... very tragic. 🙏
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Arun Y
This is the result of ignoring maintenance for years. Old walls, clogged drains, and then we blame rains. The Deputy CM Shivakumar says he will return after May 4? What about now? He should be at the spot immediately. People are dying while politicians enjoy their programs. Very disappointed. 😠

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