A woman lost her life after a portion of an old residential building collapsed in Ahmedabad’s Juhapura area on Sunday evening. The incident occurred near Vishala Ice Factory Road, adjacent to Noor-e-Ilahi Society, when a balcony from the aging structure gave way and fell onto the road.
According to a media report, the collapse took place around 7:45 pm, striking a woman, Hazrabanu, wife of Iqbalhussain Shaikh (65) and resident of Al Sufiyan Society, as she was passing by. Eyewitnesses quickly alerted emergency responders and the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES).
Hazrabanu was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. While her injuries were initially thought to be minor, she tragically succumbed during treatment, officials confirmed later in the night. No other injuries were reported.
Following the incident, fire officials cordoned off the area and began clearing the debris. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the structural condition of the building and whether any prior warnings or complaints had been issued.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is expected to carry out structural audits of surrounding buildings to assess safety and prevent similar incidents.