Six houses collapse amid excavation work in Mathura
India
Six houses suddenly collapsed in Mathura's Shahganj area on Sunday during excavation work, leaving several people feared trapped under the debris. The incident happened near Maya Teela, raising fresh worries about how safe local construction really is.
Rescue operations underway
Teams from the administration, police, and fire department are working around the clock to clear rubble and search for survivors. Officials haven't confirmed the cause or casualty numbers yet, but they're taking a close look at what went wrong.
Similar incident last year
This isn't an isolated case—last year, a newly built water tank also collapsed here, causing deaths and injuries. With back-to-back incidents like these, questions about building safety and oversight in Mathura are only getting louder.