2-story building collapses in Khandwa, no casualties reported:Foundation weakened by deep pit; 3 workers rescued in time

A two-story building collapsed suddenly in Khandwa, turning into rubble within seconds. The building housed a well-known wholesale medical store, but as Thursday was a weekly holiday, no employees were present, preventing any casualties. The incident took place in Bhairav Talab Ward near Padawa. A market is under construction adjacent to the building. Neighbours said deep excavation for the market had weakened the building’s foundation. Eyewitness Shoaib said three workers were on the construction site when a cloud of dust rose from the building. “I realised the building might collapse and shouted. All three workers moved away, and the building fell about 19 minutes later,” he said. Local resident Dilip Yadav said, “The deep pit made it look like an accident could happen. Thankfully, no one was hurt.”