Watch: Woman and 2-year-old daughter escape narrowly as 100-year-old building collapses in Ludhiana

Watch: Woman and 2-year-old daughter escape narrowly as 100-year-old building collapses in Ludhiana

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Ludhiana: A century-old, three-story building in Bandeya Mohalla near Chawal Bazaar collapsed on Tuesday afternoon, injuring a 27-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter. The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. and was captured on CCTV, showing the mother, identified as Khushi, attempting to shield her child from the falling debris. While she sustained head and arm injuries, she successfully protected her daughter.

The collapse sent shockwaves through the nearby community, as residents reported cracks developing in several adjacent homes prior to the incident. Fire brigade personnel responded promptly, rescuing three individuals trapped inside the building, while three others standing nearby narrowly escaped the disaster.

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Local residents had been concerned about the building’s deteriorating condition, with bricks reportedly falling off in the days leading up to the collapse. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause and any potential safety measures that could be implemented to prevent future occurrences.

This incident has raised alarm about building safety standards in the area, prompting calls for inspections of older structures to ensure the safety of residents.

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