One dead, 17 injured as scaffolding at under-construction building collapses in Chennai

Chennai: An under-construction building collapsed in Kandanchavadi area of Chennai, leaving 17 people injured. (Express Photo by Arun Janardhanan)

One dead body was recovered, while 17 others were reportedly injured in a building collapse in Chennai’s Kandanchavadi area on Saturday. As many as 23 people have been rescued, ANI reported. Eight ambulances and three fire tenders have been pressed into service as rescue operations are currently underway.

The scaffolding was suspected to have given away due to weight and trapped some labourers after it collapsed, police said. Seventeen people have been rescued by Fire and Rescue personnel, a police official said, adding, they were rushed to nearby hospitals.

Eight ambulances and three fire tenders have been pressed into service as rescue operations are currently underway. (Express Photo by Arun Janardhanan)

Reports suggest that the injured persons could be migrant labourers. Senior government officials visited the spot.

More details awaited