One dead after ceiling collapses at Australian University

One dead after ceiling collapses at Australian University

The building was under construction when a large glass panelled ceiling gave way, crushing construction equipment and personnel beneath

AgenciesUpdated: Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 10:00 PM IST
article-image
Representative image | PIC: Pxfuel

At least one person was dead and two others were injured when a building collapsed at the Curtin University in Western Australia (WA), authorities said, adding that a rescue and search operation was ongoing to locate other trapped people in the debris.

The building was under construction when a large glass panelled ceiling gave way, crushing construction equipment and personnel beneath, with emergency services notified at around 12.30 p.m. (local time), Xinhua news agency reported.

In addition to one person being killed, two men in their 20s were rushed to hospital with "multiple injuries" according to paramedics.

RECENT STORIES

Top Russian Official Nikolay Patrushev Meets NSA Ajit Doval In New Delhi

Top Russian Official Nikolay Patrushev Meets NSA Ajit Doval In New Delhi

One Frame, Three Generations: Picture Of 18 Hyderabad Pilgrims Killed In Saudi Bus Crash Surfaces

One Frame, Three Generations: Picture Of 18 Hyderabad Pilgrims Killed In Saudi Bus Crash Surfaces

World Bank Blames Pakistan’s Export Crisis On Structural Failures, Warns Of Looming Economic...

World Bank Blames Pakistan’s Export Crisis On Structural Failures, Warns Of Looming Economic...

'India Remains Committed To Stability...': MEA Reacts After Bangladesh Tribunal Sentences Ex-PM...

'India Remains Committed To Stability...': MEA Reacts After Bangladesh Tribunal Sentences Ex-PM...

Hyderabad Family Loses 18 Members In Horrific Saudi Bus Crash, Had Planned To Return On Saturday;...

Hyderabad Family Loses 18 Members In Horrific Saudi Bus Crash, Had Planned To Return On Saturday;...