Surat Boy, 13, Survives Construction Accident And Undergoes Emergency Surgery

A 13-year-old boy survived a serious construction-site accident in Gujarat’s Surat after an exposed iron rod pierced his shoulder and extended through his mouth following a fall from the third floor of a building. The boy, identified as Nazish, is from Bihar and studies at the local Darul Uloom Mehmudia Madrasa. The incident reportedly occurred shortly after his classes ended.

According to preliminary information, Nazish had gone to play with friends on the third floor of a nearby mosque. While attempting to jump from the mosque’s upper level towards an adjacent under-construction building, he reportedly lost his footing and fell to the ground floor. During the fall, he landed on an exposed iron construction rod, resulting in severe injuries.

Bystanders quickly intervened after the accident and cut the iron rod at the construction site before taking the boy to Surat Civil Hospital. He was brought to the emergency department with part of the metal rod still protruding from his mouth. Doctors immediately stabilised him before conducting urgent CT scans to assess the extent of his injuries and determine the safest approach for surgery.

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A multidisciplinary medical team, including plastic surgeons as well as ENT and anaesthesia specialists, was assembled to treat the boy. One of the major challenges was managing his airway because the metal rod was obstructing his mouth. Anaesthesiologists were able to secure his airway, allowing surgeons to proceed with the delicate operation.

The surgery lasted about an hour, during which doctors carefully removed the iron rod while avoiding damage to major blood vessels. ENT specialists also repaired minor injuries involving a salivary gland and surrounding neck muscles. The coordinated effort of the medical teams helped stabilise the child following the accident.

Nazish is currently recovering in the intensive care unit and remains under medical observation. Doctors are expected to shift him to the general ward once his condition is considered stable. The incident has also highlighted the risks posed by exposed construction material at unfinished sites, particularly in areas accessible to children.

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