Three dilapidated houses crash in city

Vadodara: Three dilapidated houses in old city areas of Vadodara collapsed due to overnight heavy rains on Monday.

The first incident was reported from Kuberchand ni Pol in Wadi where an unoccupied house crashed. Locals called the fire brigade, but as there were no casualties, the firemen returned. However, later they had to rush again to Bardaan Lane in Jubileebaug as three residents were stuck under a house that had collapsed.

Fire department sources said that two persons identified as Satish Rana and Aruna Rana were moved out quickly but Kishor Rana was buried under the debris. He was taken to SSG Hospital as he had suffered injuries. Another incident took place in Kalupura where a slab of terrace came crashing down. Two persons who were stuck inside were rescued by their neighbours.

On Monday morning, a tree got uprooted at Panchvati Society in Gorwa and damaged a power line. The tree was moved by firemen from Chhani fire station.