Midnight house collapse kills 3 in Madhya Pradesh

The collapse occurred in Barahpan village under the Kotwali police station area. Eight family members lay buried under the heavy rubble after the two-storey traditional kutcha structure caved in suddenly.

Police officials identified the deceased as thirty-six-year-old Arun Vishwakarma, his sixty-five-year-old mother Santuliya, and his two-year-old daughter. The structural collapse destroyed the house within seconds, trapping everyone inside.

The disaster struck after the family went to sleep following dinner. The family had previously noticed a deep crack in one wall that was making troubling, suspicious noises.

The family sensed the imminent danger and planned to repair the damaged wall the following day. Unfortunately, the entire structure collapsed completely before they could initiate any repairs.

Nearby villagers quickly rushed to the scene to assist. They launched an emergency rescue operation alongside an administrative team using heavy earthmoving machinery to clear the debris.

Rescuers worked tirelessly through the night to clear the rubble. They pulled out all the deceased bodies and the trapped survivors by around one o’clock in the morning.

Neighbours successfully dug out a woman named Belamati and four young children from under the debris. However, her husband Arun remained trapped deep inside with other family members.

Rescue teams confirmed five individuals suffered various injuries during the sudden collapse. These injured survivors included both women and young children who required urgent medical intervention.

Emergency teams rushed the injured victims to the local government hospital in Baidhan and a nearby private facility. Medical staff are currently administering necessary treatment to all survivors.

Authorities identified the surviving injured individuals as Belamati, Sudarshan Vishwakarma, Roshni, Deepak, and Ajay Vishwakarma. Doctors continue to closely monitor their medical condition at both healthcare facilities.

Senior administrative officers, including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate and police personnel, promptly reached the spot. They actively supervised the ongoing relief efforts and managed the emergency rescue operations throughout.

Local authorities emphasized the urgent need for improved housing safety standards in vulnerable rural settlements. Meanwhile, police officers have launched a formal investigation to determine the exact cause.

The state government has not yet announced any official ex-gratia compensation for the bereaved family. Local administration officials continue to provide essential support to the surviving family members.