Roof of under-construction shop collapses, six injured

Jaipur: A roof of an under-construction shop collapsed burying nine labours in the Jhotwara area of the city. The nine labourers were working on the construction of the ceiling of complex.

After the accident, the local people informed the police. On information, the Civil Defence team arrived at the spot and started the rescue operation. All nine people have been evacuated, and out of this, six severely injured labourers have been sent to the hospital for treatment.

As per the police, roof construction work is going on at a shop on Niwaru Road. While working on the roof, it fell on the labourers, burying them on the spot. The work of roof construction was being done on the third floor. After the police and Civil Defence team, the administration officials also reached the incident site.