{"id":180231,"date":"2024-05-09T05:55:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T05:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/09\/uthiru-building-collapse-tenant-recalls-lucky-escape-i-was-stuck-for-about-15-minutes\/"},"modified":"2024-05-09T05:55:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T05:55:06","slug":"uthiru-building-collapse-tenant-recalls-lucky-escape-i-was-stuck-for-about-15-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/09\/uthiru-building-collapse-tenant-recalls-lucky-escape-i-was-stuck-for-about-15-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Uthiru Building Collapse: Tenant Recalls Lucky Escape: ‘I was stuck for about 15 minutes’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"\"\"A tenant, residing in the building that collapsed in Uthiru on Tuesday night, recounted the sequence of events leading up to the incident.<\/p>\n

Preferring not to disclose their identity, the tenant described the rapid unfolding of events.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn Monday, noticeable cracks appeared on the building, and we promptly raised the issue with our landlady,\u201d<\/em> he stated.<\/p>\n

Adding: \u201cWe used a WhatsApp group to share photos and videos, expressing concerns about the building\u2019s safety.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Despite voicing their apprehensions to the landlady, the tenant mentioned they were assured of the building\u2019s safety, citing an engineer\u2019s assessment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe landlord reassured us, stating that an engineer had inspected the premises and confirmed its stability. She even mentioned plans to summon the engineer for another inspection.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cAt around 8:00 to 8:20 pm yesterday, we heard screams and rushed outside to investigate, only to witness the building beginning to bend,\u201d<\/em> the tenant continued.<\/p>\n

In a bid to ensure the safety of their household, the tenant hurriedly assisted their househelp in relocating their children to a secure location.\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough some stones fell on my nanny\u2019s head, she fortunately sustained minor injuries and sought medical attention<\/em>,\u201d he reported.<\/p>\n

The tenant added: \u201cI then, rushed back to pick up a few things when the building started collapsing on top of me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Equipped with a helmet, the tenant managed to shield themselves from harm as a slab collapsed on him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am a cyclist and I had put on my helmet to protect me when I went back but by the time I wanted to leave, the slab collapsed on me and I was lying on the floor.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Miraculously, the helmet and a nearby couch shielded him, leaving only a few centimeters between him and the falling slab.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was stuck for about 15 minutes but luckily people who were outside guided me using light from torches and I was able to come out of the rubble,\u201d<\/em> he said.<\/p>\n

Expressing gratitude for his family\u2019s safety, the tenant emphasized the importance of accountability, urging authorities to take appropriate action.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt least my nanny, children and myself are safe but I hope that the authorities will take necessary action and the landlady will be held accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Uthiru incident update. ^ba pic.twitter.com\/oicYTTWs8m<\/a><\/p>\n

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