Three-storey building collapses in Rajasthan's Kota; at least two killed, several feared trapped

Jaipur: A three-storey building collapsed in Rajasthan’s Kota on Saturday night, killing at least two people and leaving several trapped under the debris, an official said.

The incident occurred in the Talwandi area, where a restaurant was operating in the building. Police and rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.

So far, five people have been pulled out from the rubble and shifted to a hospital, officials said. According to initial information, some customers and employees were present in the restaurant at the time of the collapse.




BJP MLA Sandeep Sharma, who reached the spot soon after the incident said, "Prima facie, the reason appears to be that a nearby old building was dismantled, which may have led to issues with its foundation. We cannot reach a final conclusion yet. So far, 10 people have been recovered. The operation is ongoing and relief work is currently underway.”

"There is a possibility that several people are trapped. The police and administration reached the site promptly, and rescue operations are underway. Some people have been pulled out," he said.

Minister Madan Dilawar said, “This is a very major incident. We have received information about around two casualties so far. A total of nine people have been taken to the Medical College hospital. Four are currently admitted there, while three to four others have either gone to private hospitals or returned home... Investigation is underway. Rescue teams are on the spot and relief and rescue operations are underway.”

With inputs from PTI