Woman dead, 17 others hurt as 2 balconies collapsed in Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar: In a tragic incident today a woman lost her life, and at least 17 people sustained injuries after two balconies collapsed from a seven-storey building.

The incident happened around 11.50 am at Madhav Hill Complex on Takhteshwar Road. The deceased was identified as Hansaben Jamod, and she, along with others, was standing on the ground floor when the balcony slabs on the first and second floors gave way. The building has a shopping complex on the first, second, and ground floor, while the upper floors are used for residential purposes.

Fire department teams arrived promptly for a search and rescue operation, pulling out 17 to 18 trapped individuals. They were admitted to Sir Takhtasinhji General Hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, Hansaben Jamod succumbed to her injuries during treatment at the hospital. The authorities stated that the structure of the building appears to be safe, and residents have not been asked to vacate their flats yet. DeshGujarat