At least seven people, including three children, died on Wednesday after a wall collapsed at a hospital in Bengaluru, news agency PTI reported, citing police.
The incident was reported at the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Shivajinagar, officials said, adding that when heavy rains coupled with strong winds lashed the area, the seven victims took shelter by a wall that suddenly collapsed and collapsed, killing all seven people.
Police officers and rescue workers with an earthmoving machine went to the scene to remove the bodies from the rubble with the help of residents.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the accident site after the incident. Reacting to the incident, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said, “I have spoken to the police commissioner, so I have adjourned the meeting and am going to the spot immediately. I will see how we can help and what needs to be done…”
This is a developing story. Further details were awaited.
