Three construction workers were critically injured when an under-construction building collapsed during the earthquake in Mirertek, Mogbazar, Old Dhaka.
They were immediately rescued and admitted to Mogbazar Community Hospital. Due to the severity of their injuries, they were later transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
A nearby shopkeeper said several workers were working on the seventh floor of the building when the earthquake’s strong tremors caused walls and parts of the structure to collapse, sending them falling from the top. Three workers were seriously injured in the accident.
Residents of the neighboring Jahangir Tower said the construction had been ongoing for several days. Workers from different parts of Dhaka come here for employment.
According to the Meteorological Department, the earthquake was felt at 10:38am on Friday, originating from Madhabdi, Narsingdi, with a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale, classified as a moderate earthquake.