A ceiling slab of an under-construction commercial building collapsed in Gandhinagar’s Kudasan area on Wednesday night, September 9. Around 15 workers were present at the construction site when the structure suddenly gave way. All 15 workers were eventually rescued, while 12 were taken to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital for treatment. No fatalities were reported in the incident. The collapse triggered a large rescue operation involving fire officials, police, ambulances and other emergency teams.What Happened In Gandhinagar?The incident took place at around 9 pm at an under-construction commercial building in Kudasan. Workers were reportedly involved in casting a slab between two existing structures when the structure collapsed, causing them to fall with the debris. Gandhinagar Superintendent of Police Ravi Washam Shetty said all 15 workers at the site were rescued. Initial reports suggested that a crane may have struck part of the ceiling during construction, although the exact reason for the collapse is yet to be established.The collapse occurred in Kudasan, Gandhinagar.Around 15 workers were at the site.All 15 workers were rescued.Twelve workers were taken to hospital.No fatalities were reported.The exact cause is under investigation.Rescue Teams Reach KudasanAfter the slab collapsed, emergency teams rushed to the site and began removing debris to reach the workers. Gandhinagar Fire and Emergency Services deployed rescue vehicles, while police and medical teams also joined the operation. Six GVK-EMRI 108 ambulances were used to transport injured workers for medical care.Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi visited the accident site and reviewed the rescue operation. Health Minister Praful Pansheriya visited Gandhinagar Civil Hospital and reviewed arrangements for the injured workers. Officials said the rescued workers were being treated and monitored, with no one reported to be in critical condition.Also Read: Article 371 Chapter K Proposed for Ladakh Elected Governance BodyInvestigation Follows RescueThe incident has brought attention to safety arrangements at construction sites as authorities work to determine how the slab failed. According to preliminary reports, a crane may have hit part of the structure while construction work was underway. However, this remains an early assessment and should not be treated as the confirmed cause.MLA Alpesh Thakore also reached the site and provided updates during the rescue operation. At one stage, officials were still working to determine whether more workers could be trapped, but later updates confirmed that all 15 workers had been rescued. The administration continued clearing the debris to ensure the area was fully checked.Key HighlightsCeiling slab collapsed at an under-construction building in Kudasan.Around 15 construction workers were present during the incident.All 15 workers were rescued safely.Twelve workers were admitted to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital.No deaths were reported after the rescue operation.Preliminary reports pointed to possible crane impact, pending investigation.ConclusionThe Gandhinagar ceiling collapse in Kudasan ended with all 15 workers being rescued, providing relief after early reports raised fears that several people could be trapped. Twelve workers required hospital treatment, while authorities reported no fatalities. The precise cause of the structural failure has not yet been confirmed. Officials are expected to examine the construction site and circumstances surrounding the collapse as the investigation continues.Disclaimer: This content is provided only for knowledge purposes and to share news information. It should not be treated as a final investigation report.
