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Gujarat: Locals safely evacuated after balcony collapse traps several Vadodara's Soma Talab

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Vadodara (Gujarat) | March 17, 2026 7:21:47 AM IST
A structural collapse at a residential complex in Vadodara's Soma Talab area on Tuesday led to an emergency evacuation of all families residing in the building. According to fire department officials, a portion of the balcony on the left side of the structure fell, causing an obstruction near the stairwell, while a fire was also reported at the site.

Fire Officer Amit Chaudhary, while speaking to the reporters, said, "The Vadodara Fire Emergency Service received a call from the control room and fire tenders were immediately dispatched. A fire broke out, and this building, which has three floors plus the ground floor, has a balcony on one side, the left side, leading to the stairs. This balcony collapsed, trapping those inside... We have safely evacuated everyone, and the entire building has been evacuated..."

Further details are awaited as rescue operations are underway. (ANI)

 
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