10-15 workers feared trapped after crane collapses at construction site in Gandhinagar

At least 10 to 15 workers were feared trapped after a massive crane collapsed at a construction site in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on Wednesday evening, triggering a major rescue operation. The incident took place in the Kudasan area of the state capital, where workers were present when the crane came crashing down.

Officials said four workers had been rescued from the site, while efforts were underway to locate and extricate those believed to be trapped. The exact number of workers caught in the accident was yet to be established, with initial estimates indicating that between 10 and 15 people could have been trapped.

Emergency teams deployed

Ambulances and fire engines were rushed to the construction site soon after authorities received information about the collapse. Emergency personnel were engaged in rescue operations amid concerns that workers could be pinned beneath the fallen structure and construction material.

Officials had not immediately confirmed the condition of those rescued or reported any fatalities. Rescue teams continued working at the site late on Wednesday as authorities sought to establish how many workers were present in the affected section when the crane collapsed.

Cause yet to be established

The circumstances leading to the crane collapse were not immediately clear. Authorities are expected to examine whether a mechanical failure, structural problem or operational issue contributed to the accident once the rescue operation is completed.

The immediate priority remained locating the workers feared trapped and ensuring medical assistance for those brought out from the site. Further details on casualties and the cause of the collapse were awaited.