Four Family Members Die After Roof Collapse In Vijayapura Heavy Rain Incident
Four killed after roof collapse in Vijayapura rain.
Four members of a family were killed after the roof of their house collapsed during heavy rainfall and strong winds in Moratagi village of Alamela taluk in Vijayapura district on Thursday night, police said.
The victims have been identified as Gurunath Badiger, 35, his wife Jyoti Badiger, 28, and their daughters Kalamma Badiger, 13, and Keerthi Badiger, 9. According to officials, the family was sleeping when the incident occurred, and they were trapped under debris after the roof suddenly gave way.
Police said the family had temporarily shifted to a rented house while renovation work was underway at their original home. The rented structure reportedly suffered damage due to intense rain and wind activity in the region, leading to the fatal collapse during the night.
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Residents in the area alerted authorities after hearing the collapse, following which personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services department rushed to the spot. Local villagers also joined rescue efforts, helping officials clear the rubble in an attempt to recover the victims.
Authorities confirmed that all four individuals were found dead at the scene. Police officials visited the location and have initiated further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the structural failure, as heavy monsoon-related rainfall continues to affect parts of Karnataka.
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