Bhiwandi (Maharashtra): At least ten people were killed after a three-storey building collapsed in Patel Compound area here on Monday morning
The incident happened at around 3:40 am. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade and police teams have reached the spot.
The rescue operation is currently on.
#WATCH Maharashtra: Rescue operation by NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) underway at the site of building collapse in Bhiwandi, Thane.
Eight people have lost their lives in the incident which took place earlier today. pic.twitter.com/dFvXwhHPH3
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“As any as 20 people were rescued by the locals, while 20-25 people are still feared trapped in the debris as per initial information,” the NDRF said.
#UPDATE Death toll rises to 8 in Bhiwandi building collapse incident. Five more people have been rescued: Thane Municipal Corporation PRO #Maharashtra https://t.co/kGgAEs3vDP
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Further details are awaited.