A balcony slab collapse in the Sukhram Nagar slum of Amraiwadi, Ahmedabad, on Wednesday morning triggered a massive rescue operation, officials said. At approximately 8:15 am, a portion of the G+2 residential building’s balcony gave way, blocking the main access route and trapping residents inside.

Alarmed by the debris and restricted movement, 58 residents were trapped until fire brigade personnel arrived on the scene. Emergency services deployed four rescue vehicles, including an emergency tender, a mini fire fighter, two first responder vehicles, and an ambulance to handle the situation.

A 22-member team, including 15 firemen, supervisors, drivers, and a divisional officer, worked swiftly to clear the debris. Their coordinated efforts successfully evacuated all trapped residents, preventing further casualties in the densely populated slum area.

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One woman, Dahiben Rathod, sustained injuries to her hands and head and was transported to LG Hospital in a private vehicle. Authorities confirmed that no other residents suffered serious injuries during the incident.

Officials from the municipal estate department, including representatives from Memco and East Zone Estate Departments, assisted in coordinating the rescue operation. Residents expressed concern over the dilapidated state of older structures in the area, highlighting visible cracks in the building prior to the collapse.

Authorities are conducting further investigations into the structural integrity of the building and surrounding slum quarters. The incident underscores the vulnerability of aging and makeshift structures in densely populated neighborhoods, emphasizing the need for urgent safety inspections and maintenance.

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