At least three contract labourers were crushed to death and six others are feared injured when a large water tank collapsed at a public toilet in Sadguru Nagar, Bhosari, on Thursday morning, officials reported.
The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. as local workers were engaged in their morning routines, including bathing and washing clothes, in the toilet complex. Witnesses stated that approximately a dozen workers were taking baths near the taps when the tank suddenly gave way, crashing down into the facility and causing multiple casualties.
Emergency services, including the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police and Fire Brigade, quickly arrived at the scene to conduct rescue operations. Local residents reported hearing unusual sounds moments before the tank collapsed, releasing a significant volume of water in the area.
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Rescue teams have recovered three bodies from the wreckage and are currently searching for additional victims believed to be trapped beneath the debris. Many of the affected individuals were working at nearby private construction sites.
Senior civil and police officials, along with local volunteers, have mobilized to the site, cordoning off the area while they continue their search for those missing. Eyewitnesses provided rescuers with information on where workers were last seen, guiding efforts to locate individuals buried under the rubble.
Rescue teams are concentrating their efforts on clearing specific areas within the public facility in hopes of reaching any remaining victims quickly. Further updates on the situation are anticipated as operations continue.
