US EditionTragedy at Kottayam Hospital: Collapse Sparks Controversy
KOTTAYAM, KERALA, INDIA, JUL 3 – The collapsed orthopaedics ward, unused for over a year, killed a 56-year-old woman and injured two others, with rescue delayed by nearly two hours, officials said.
- On July 3, 2025, a restroom facility near wards numbered 10, 11, and 14 at the medical college hospital in Kottayam partially gave way, resulting in one fatality and injuries to two individuals.
- The collapse happened during the ongoing relocation of wards to a recently completed surgical building, although officials stated that the affected structure was no longer in use and access had been blocked.
- Eyewitnesses and bystanders reported that the toilets were still in use at the time, and the delay of about an hour in rescue operations, including the late arrival of earth-moving equipment, drew widespread public criticism.
- Congress MLA Chandy Oommen accused officials of trying to mislead the public, stating, "They were trying to mislead everyone," while a neighbouring resident said, "This should have been demolished long back."
- The incident sparked protests and calls for a judicial probe into alleged negligence and rescue delays, highlighting concerns over hospital infrastructure maintenance and prompting accelerated efforts to shift all functions to the new surgical block by July-end.
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Kerala Government Announces Rs. 50,000 Financial Aid to Victim of Kottayam Medical College
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Minister for Ports and Cooperation and Minister for Devaswoms from the Left Democratic Front (LDF), V.N. Vasavan called the Kottayam Medical College building collapse an 'unfortunate' incident and informed that an amount of fifty thousand will be given to the affected family immediately. India News | Kerala Government Announces Rs. 50,000 Financial Aid to Victim of Kottayam Medical College.
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Tragedy at Kottayam Hospital: Collapse Sparks Controversy
Tragedy at Kottayam Hospital: Collapse Sparks Controversy A tragic incident unfolded at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kottayam when a structural collapse resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to two others, including a child.Authorities reported that the collapse occurred in a section of the hospital deemed unused. However, this claim was challenged by witnesses who stated that the area was indeed in use. The deceased, ident…
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