Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Two Workers Die After Water Tank Slab Collapses in Ranchi
A water tank slab fell near Marwari College in Ranchi.
Five workers were at the site when it happened.
Three workers were rescued safely.
Two workers were trapped under the debris and died.
The local administration and the National Disaster Response Force worked together at the scene.
One body was recovered by local authorities, and the NDRF recovered the other.
The rescue operation took about 20 to 25 minutes.
Police said demolition work was happening when the collapse occurred and are investigating.
Two workers died after a water tank slab collapsed near Marwari College in Ranchi on Wednesday evening.
Five workers were at the site; three were rescued safely and two were trapped beneath debris.
The National Disaster Response Force and local administration conducted the rescue operation.
Local authorities recovered one body, while the NDRF retrieved the second using equipment and a JCB machine.
Police said demolition work was underway when the slab collapsed and that the incident is being investigated.
- Who
- Five workers were at the site; two died and three were rescued. The NDRF and local administration carried out the rescue.
- What
- A water tank slab collapsed, trapping two workers beneath debris and killing them.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, between about 5:30 pm and 6 pm; the operation began around 5 pm.
- Where
- Near Marwari College in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Why
- Police said demolition work was underway when the slab collapsed; the circumstances are under investigation.
- Deaths
- Two workers died.
- Workers at site
- Five workers were present when the collapse occurred.
- Rescued
- Three workers were rescued safely.
- Rescue agencies
- The National Disaster Response Force and local administration responded.
- Body recovery
- Local authorities recovered one body, and the NDRF recovered the second.
- Rescue duration
- The operation took approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
- Reported circumstances
- Police said demolition work was underway when the slab collapsed.
