Overview
- A concrete roof slab gave way at a building in Marpally in Vikarabad district, triggering a large rescue operation and multiple injuries.
- Local police and rescuers pulled several people from the rubble and at least four injured were taken to Sangareddy Government Hospital for treatment.
- Officials said one person is feared dead and multiple people may still be trapped, though casualty totals remain unconfirmed as the operation continues.
- Rescue teams are working with heavy equipment, including a JCB, and fire and district disaster personnel are on site conducting searches and safety checks.
- Preliminary reports differ on whether the structure was a hotel or a house and the cause is unknown, with investigators noting the building was about 50 years old and further inspections expected.