India, March 26 -- Two workers, including a pregnant woman, were critically injured after an old building collapsed during demolition at Roshanpura in the Sadar Bazar area on Wednesday, police said. The house, estimated to be at least 80 years old, had been vacated about a fortnight ago, with demolition beginning four days prior to make way for a new structure, officers and locals added.

Police said the collapse took place between 11.30am and 11.45am when a major portion gave way, trapping three workers on site. They added that no safety equipment had been provided to the workers by the contractor.

Prince Kashyap, a local, said nearby residents rushed after hearing a loud noise and screams. "Four local residents managed to pull out the ...