Panic gripped shoppers at Lake Shore Mall near Y Junction, Kukatpally, on Sunday after ceiling boards suddenly collapsed inside the shopping complex. The incident occurred during peak hours when the mall witnessed heavy weekend footfall, leaving several visitors injured. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos as debris fell on unsuspecting shoppers who were going about their routine shopping activities.
The ceiling boards crashed down without warning, catching shoppers off guard in the busy commercial establishment. Due to the heavy weekend footfall, a significant number of people were present in the affected area at the time of the incident. Mall staff immediately responded to the emergency situation and worked to evacuate the area while attending to those who sustained injuries.
The injured victims were promptly rushed to nearby hospitals by mall staff and emergency responders for medical treatment. The exact number of casualties and the severity of injuries sustained by the shoppers have not been officially confirmed yet. Local authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the structural failure that led to the ceiling collapse.
Lake Shore Mall in Kukatpally is a popular shopping destination in the area, attracting large crowds especially during weekends. The management has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident or the condition of the mall premises. More details about the incident and the status of the injured are awaited as investigations continue.
