Hyderabad: The incident happened around 10 PM, when a huge boundary wall of a private project collapsed on more than 10 houses at Mohammedia Hills in, Bandlaguda. Nine persons including three children were killed, while five victims are from one single family in a wall collapse incident reported at Ghousenagar in Chandrayangutta on Tuesday night. The condition of four of the injured was stated to be critical.
The GHMC Disaster Management Wing personnel with the assistance of the local police and residents pulled out the bodies from the debris.
M A Majeed ACP Falaknuma said that huge granites of a boundary wall and few boulders had fallen on around more than 10 houses. “Two houses were severely damaged, and nine persons died. Four person’s sustained serious injuries and are undergoing treatment at a hospital,” said the official.
Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi along with his local party activist rushed to the spot. The injured were rushed to the Owaisi Hospital where they are undergoing treatment.
Asaduddin Owaisi tweets…
#HyderabadRains I was at a spot inspection in Mohammedia Hills, Bandlaguda where a private boundary wall fell resulting in death of 9 people & injuring 2. On my from there, I gave a lift to stranded bus passengers in Shamshabad, now I’m on my way to Talabkatta & Yesrab Nagar… …from where I will be going to Karwan The rains this year have been unprecedented & I appeal to all of you to stay indoors. If you are facing any difficulties, you can reach out to me on phone. All my corporators and MLAs are on field & will be there for whatever is required
GHMC Disaster Management team and with the assistance of the local police are removing debris to check if any other survivors are still under the debris. The NDRF teams were also called in to assist the rescue operation.
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