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A tragic building collapse in Kalyan claimed six lives during renovation work. The fourth-floor slab gave way, cascading down lower floors like dominoes. Rescue teams saved five people, while 52 families were evacuated from the deteriorating structure. Authorities are investigating the incident and arranging alternative housing for displaced residents.

Key Points: Six Dead as Kalyan Building Collapse During Renovation Work

  • Six fatalities in Kalyan building collapse
  • 11 trapped, five rescued
  • 52 families evacuated
  • Building to be demolished
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Maharashtra: Six people killed after fourth floor of a building collapsed during renovation in Kalyan

Six killed after fourth-floor collapse during renovation in Kalyan's Shri Saptashringi building, rescue efforts ongoing.

"The slab collapsed, taking lower floors like cards – Kalyan SDO Vishwas Digambar Gujar"

Thane, May 20

Atleast six people were killed in the Shri Saptashringi building in Kalyan, after its fourth floor collapsed during renovation on Tuesday.

Speaking to ANI, Kalyan SDO Vishwas Digambar Gujar said, "On the fourth floor of Shri Saptashringi building in Kalyan, flooring work was going on. During the renovation work, the slab of the fourth floor collapsed, taking with it slabs of all the subsequent lower floors like cards. 11 people were trapped in the rubble. Fire brigade and other teams rushed to the spot and started with the rescue work. Five people have been rescued and six people have died in the accident."

Gujar further said that the family members' luggage had to be removed and the building evacuated.

"Clearance work is going on. There were a total of 52 families living here. This building will soon be demolished because its condition has deteriorated with time. Alternate arrangements for the families will be made," he further said.

The injured have been admitted to the hospital, and some are said to be in critical condition. The administration has started an investigation into the accident.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
This is heartbreaking 💔 How many more lives must we lose before authorities take building safety seriously? The BMC needs to conduct regular structural audits across Maharashtra. My prayers with the affected families.
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Priya M.
Renovation work during monsoon season is always risky. Builders cut corners to save costs while people pay with their lives. The government should ban structural work in old buildings during rains unless proper safety measures are in place.
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Amit S.
This building was clearly in bad shape if it collapsed like a house of cards. Why were 52 families still living there? The municipal corporation should be held accountable for not declaring it unsafe earlier.
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Sunita P.
The real tragedy is that poor people have no choice but to live in such dangerous buildings because affordable housing is scarce. Government should focus on rehabilitation before demolition. #KalyanTragedy
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Vikram D.
As a civil engineer, I can say this was completely preventable. The collapse pattern suggests poor quality materials and lack of proper structural assessment before renovation. Contractors doing such work must be licensed and accountable.
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Neha R.
Heart goes out to the families who've lost their loved ones and now their homes too 😢 Hope the administration provides proper compensation and rehabilitation quickly. This is the least they deserve after such a tragedy.

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