Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Two Killed, Two Injured in Hyderabad Building Collapse
A building that was still being built suddenly fell down in Hyderabad.
The building had seven floors and a penthouse.
Two workers named Mahtab and Umesh died under the rubble.
Two other people were hurt when debris hit nearby apartment buildings, although one report said several people were injured.
Rescue workers searched the wreckage with special cameras and other equipment.
Some nearby residents left their homes because the buildings had been damaged.
Officials told residents to stay away overnight until safety checks were completed.
Authorities said the building may have broken several construction rules.
Police opened a case against the plot owner and the building contractor.
A seven-storey under-construction building collapsed around 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, in Anjayya Nagar, Hyderabad.
Tile-laying labourers Mahtab and Umesh, both from Madhya Pradesh, died in the collapse.
Two people were injured when debris struck adjacent apartment buildings; one report described the number of injured as several.
Rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force, used specialized equipment to search the rubble.
Officials alleged construction violations, including building near a drain and without required setbacks; police registered a case against the owner and contractor.
- Who
- Two tile-laying labourers from Madhya Pradesh, Mahtab and Umesh, were killed; two others were injured, while one report described several injuries. Police named the plot owner and building contractor in a case.
- What
- A seven-storey under-construction building with a penthouse collapsed, killing two people and injuring others.
- When
- Around 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 22.
- Where
- Anjayya Nagar in Hyderabad; reports identify the area as Gachibowli and Madhapur.
- Why
- The definitive cause was not established. Officials alleged construction near a drain, missing mandatory setbacks and other rule violations; they also said work had resumed shortly before the collapse.
- Deaths
- Two labourers, Mahtab and Umesh, were killed.
- Injuries
- The PTI report said two people were injured; another report said several people were hurt.
- Structure
- The collapsed building had seven storeys and a penthouse.
- Plot size
- Officials said it was built on a plot measuring about 50–60 square yards.
- Rescue response
- Fire and rescue teams used advanced equipment, including a Victim Location Camera.
- Resident safety
- Some residents vacated damaged flats and were advised not to remain inside overnight.
- Legal action
- Police registered a case against the plot owner and building contractor.
- Planned assessment
- Civic officials were due to conduct a stability assessment on August 23.
