Thursday, May 18, 2017

Wallewatte Building Collapse: One Person Died-Building Was Reported As Not Met With The Required Standards

A person who got injured and hospitalized due to the
collapse of storied building "Excellancy"  in Wellawatte this morning (18)had succumbed to his injuries in the Colombo National Hospital.

Up to now twenty three persons have been admitted to the South Colombo Teaching Hospital in Colombo
and Colombo National Hospital for treatment.

Two vehicles parked near the collapsed building at the time were damaged and the Savoy Cinema Hall authorities had taken steps to remove the persons in the hall for safety concerns soon after the collapse.

According to the National Constructions Association the collapsed building situated near Savoy cinema hall has been reported as not upto the required standard.Due to this situation residents of the area  have protested against the construction work of the building many times sources said.


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