Three injured as four-storey building collapses in Tirupati

A four-story commercial building collapsed in Tirupati on Wednesday afternoon, following excavation work at a nearby construction site, according to reports. The incident occurred in Vani Nagar, near M.R. Palli Junction. Workers in the building, which housed shops and offices, noticed sudden cracks and swiftly evacuated the premises.

Three individuals sustained minor injuries during the collapse, causing a state of panic among residents in the area. The police have registered a case at the M.R. Palli police station against Nageshwara Rao, who was constructing a commercial project adjacent to the affected building. The complaint was filed by M. Babu, the owner of the collapsed building, who alleged that excavation work to a depth exceeding seven feet at the neighboring site had weakened the structure and led to its collapse. Mr. Babu estimated the property loss at ₹70 lakh.