Koradi Temple Rear Gate Slab Crashes, 17 Labourers Injured
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Nagpur: The under-construction slab of the rear gate of Koradi temple crashed late Saturday, injuring 17 labourers, who were extricated from the rubble and rushed to hospital. Though there were no casualties, the accident sent shockwaves through the city's key pilgrimage centre, which was being redeveloped by Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA).
The development agency's commissioner Sanjay Meena said, an inquiry will be conducted and action taken against the contractor, if found guilty. The crash happened on the temple's rear side, which has been cordoned off and is currently inaccessible to devotees.
Officials said, at least 15 workers were atop the scaffolding when it gave way. Rescue operations were launched swiftly with teams from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), city police, fire brigade, revenue department, and NMRDA pressed into service.
Nagpur collector Vipin Itankar confirmed 17 workers sustained injuries and nobody died. "We are following protocols of rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation," he told reporters at the spot. Itankar stated he was in touch with guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, a key patron and driving force behind turning the temple into a major tourist draw.
Zonal deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Niketan Kadam, who spearheaded the rescue efforts, stated the likelihood of casualties is negligible.
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"However, intensive searches are continuing to ensure no one remains trapped under the debris," he said. Joint commissioner of police Navinchandra Reddy was also present at the site, overseeing operations.
Fire tenders from Koradi thermal power station, Saoner fire station, Khaparkheda thermal power station, and Sugat Nagar fire station were deployed in the rescue operation. An official from Sugat Nagar fire station clarified that though the site falls outside their jurisdiction, their vehicles were sent as a precautionary measure following a request from Koradi fire station.
Rescue operations continued late into the night with authorities clearing rubble and securing the area. DCP Kadam assured that every nook and corner of the site is being thoroughly searched to rule out the possibility of anyone being buried under the debris. The incident raised concerns about safety protocols at the construction site, particularly during the monsoon. Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the cause of collapse.
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