Mangaluru: One Brain-Dead, Five Injured in Sabha Bhavan Wall Collapse
A tragic wall collapse at Mangaluru's Sabha Bhavan has left one person brain-dead and five injured following overcrowding during a ceremony.
A tragic accident unfolded in Mangaluru, Karnataka, on Saturday when a supporting wall collapsed at the Sabha Bhavan during an office-bearers' ceremony. The incident has left one individual in a brain-dead state and caused injuries to five others.
Overcrowding Triggers Tragedy
According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, the disaster was precipitated by heavy overcrowding within the premises. As students gathered for the event, many were standing in the corridor and leaning against a supporting wall. The structure, which appeared unable to withstand the pressure, gave way, causing the students to fall.
The five injured individuals were immediately rushed to a hospital for medical treatment. However, the circumstances surrounding the collapse and the subsequent medical response have raised serious concerns.
Allegations of Poor Maintenance and Medical Negligence
A student who witnessed the harrowing moment has pointed the finger at the building's deteriorating condition. The eyewitness alleged that the Sabha Bhavan has not been properly maintained, despite its age and its importance as a venue for official functions, including elections.
"There were many students crowding the balcony area. It's the same building where the elections are happening, so it's their responsibility to keep the building hard. It's a very old building; they should have renovated it," the student told ANI.
Beyond the structural failure, the student also raised alarming claims regarding the medical care received by the victims. He alleged that there were significant delays in attending to the injured at the hospital.
Claims of Delayed Medical Attention
The student described a chaotic scene while trying to get help for his peers:
- Delayed Doctor Availability: He claimed that no doctor was immediately available to treat the injured students.
- Payment-Linked Care: He alleged that medical professionals only arrived to attend to the victims after the necessary payments were made.
As of now, further details regarding the condition of the injured and the official investigation into the building's structural integrity are awaited.