Vadodara, March 17 -- A structural collapse at a residential complex in Vadodara's Soma Talab area on Tuesday led to an emergency evacuation of all families residing in the building. According to fire department officials, a portion of the balcony on the left side of the structure fell, causing an obstruction near the stairwell, while a fire was also reported at the site.

Fire Officer Amit Chaudhary, while speaking to the reporters, said, "The Vadodara Fire Emergency Service received a call from the control room and fire tenders were immediately dispatched. A fire broke out, and this building, which has three floors plus the ground floor, has a balcony on one side, the left side, leading to the stairs. This balcony collapsed, trapping th...