A catastrophic building collapse in the suburbs of Chennai has left at least nine people missing and many others feared trapped. The structure, still under construction, collapsed abruptly late on Friday evening, triggering a massive rescue operation amidst dust, chaos, and panic.

The Collapse Incident

At approximately 6:15 pm local time , construction workers and labourers were concluding their day’s tasks when the building—an eight‑storey tower in the Thirumazhisai area—gave way without warning. According to witnesses, large concrete slabs and steel reinforcing bars cascaded downwards in a rapid, chain‑reaction collapse, transforming the site into a massive heap of rubble within seconds.

Workers nearby shouted warnings and tried to rush out, but many were caught off guard. Neighbour

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