Team Goemkarponn
MARGAO: A section of an old building near Gandhi Market in Margao unexpectedly collapsed on Friday, causing damage to several parked vehicles beneath it. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
The incident occurred in the busy market area, where debris from the crumbling structure fell onto the roadside, smashing into vehicles that were parked nearby.
Eyewitnesses described the sudden collapse as alarming, prompting immediate concern for public safety.
Local authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, with early indications pointing to structural weaknesses in the aging building. This event has raised renewed worries about the condition of several old buildings in Margao, many of which were previously identified as unsafe by the Margao Municipal Council.
Residents and business owners have expressed frustration over what they see as delayed action to repair or demolish hazardous structures.
Calls are growing louder for a thorough safety audit of old buildings and swift preventive measures to avoid future incidents.
The Margao Municipal Council has assured that urgent steps will be taken to assess the situation and ensure the safety of the market area.
