Mumbai building collapse: 1 dead, many still trapped; rescue ops continue
When the fire department arrived at the scene after getting a report about the event, locals informed them that 20-22 people were trapped under the rubble. Locals informed the fire brigade personnel that around 20-22 people were trapped under the debris, when they reached the spot after receiving a call about the incident, the official said.
FollowAfter a four-story building fell in Mumbai late Monday, one person was killed and approximately 12 people were rescued. Kurla's Naik Nagar Society reported the incident. According to a fire officer on the scene, the injured have been transported to civic hospitals in Ghatkopar and Sion. He stated that a search for further survivors was ongoing in the region.
When the fire department arrived at the scene after getting a report about the event, locals informed them that 20-22 people were trapped under the rubble.
Locals informed the fire brigade personnel that around 20-22 people were trapped under the debris, when they reached the spot after receiving a call about the incident, the official said.
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A dozen fire engines, as well as two rescue vans and other fire department equipment, were stationed at the scene, according to the official. A video of the rescue efforts shows a person being brought to a hospital for treatment.
On Monday night, Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray visited the scene of the building collapse in Mumbai's Kurla, where he stated that such property should be abandoned on the notice of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
"When the BMC issues notifications, (buildings) should be removed... otherwise, such instances occur, which is regrettable... It is now critical to take action on this," stated Thackeray. He said, "Between five and seven persons were saved. Despite the fact that all four buildings have received notifications, individuals continue to reside there. Our top priority is to save everyone... We'll look into evacuation and destruction of these structures in the morning so that surrounding residents aren't inconvenienced."
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(With PTI inputs)
