Incomplete building collapses, Two injured

DHENKANAL: At least two workers were critically injured after an under-construction five-storey building collapsed at Mahisapata on Wednesday afternoon.

The two workers who sustained critical injuries in the incident are Kailash Rout and Samarendra Rout of Khuntujhari village within Dhenkanal Sadar police limits. Police said, they were rescued from the debris and rushed to the district headquarters hospital. While unconfirmed reports stated a worker died in the incident, it was denied by the local administration. Sources said over 20 workers were engaged in the construction when the incident occurred. “It is unclear whether there are any casualties as the debris is still being cleared,” said sub-collector Bibhudha Garnaik.