Kolkata's Historic Edifice Declines: A Tragedy Averted

A part of an old building collapsed on Rani Rashmoni Road in central Kolkata. No injuries were reported, and the building was already declared unsafe by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). This incident highlights the urgent need for repair and restoration measures for aging structures in the city.

A section of an aging building collapsed in the heart of Kolkata on Tuesday morning, police confirmed. The incident occurred on Rani Rashmoni Road but remarkably, no injuries were reported.

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) previously declared the building unsafe, issuing directives for urgent repairs, according to police representatives.

The building, fortunately, was unoccupied at the time of the collapse, thereby preventing what could have been a significant disaster, noted a police officer.

(With inputs from agencies.)