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Pune: Worker Trapped Under Debris As Dangerous Water Tank Collapses At BJ Medical College Hostel, Rescued |WATCH VIDEO

Pune: A worker was seriously injured after a nearly 50-foot-high water tank collapsed while it was being demolished at the BJ Medical College hostel in Pune in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred around 3 am, when the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran was carrying out demolition work on the water tank, which was reportedly in a dangerous condition. During the operation, the structure…

Pune: Worker Trapped Under Debris As Dangerous Water Tank Collapses At BJ Medical College Hostel, Rescued |WATCH VIDEO

Pune experienced a dangerous incident early Wednesday morning when a 50-foot water tank, being demolished at the BJ Medical College hostel, collapsed. The Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran was conducting the demolition when the structure suddenly fell, trapping a worker under the debris. The Pune Fire Brigade was alerted to the situation and swiftly began a rescue operation.

Firefighters established contact with the trapped worker and methodically cleared the debris using specialized equipment. After an hour of effort, the worker was successfully pulled from the rubble and transported to a hospital for treatment. The quick response of the fire brigade personnel played a crucial role in saving the worker's life.

Fire Brigade officer Nilesh Mahajan and several other personnel participated in the rescue operation, underscoring the dangers of demolishing aging and hazardous structures and the critical need for immediate emergency response in such situations.

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