MNDF rescues pregnant woman stuck in room

MNDF Fire and Rescue Service have rescued a pregnant woman stuck in a room.

Information Office of MNDF, Captain Ibrahim Azim told Sun Media that a pregnant woman was stuck a room on the third floor of H. Sea Speed after a wooden balcony collapsed into the room.

He said that a team from MNDF Fire and Rescue when to the scene after the incident was reported around 10 a.m. this morning and rescue the woman unharmed.

Regarding the incident, the Housing Minister, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu told Sun Media that a technical team from the Ministry would visit the house and investigate.

Minister Dr. Muizzu said that incidents such as balcony collapse occur due to the homeowner or the contractor’s negligence. He said that appropriate steps would be taken after the investigation.

Sun Media journalists at the scene report the balcony to be of poor quality.