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Three Dead, Several Trapped After Building Collapses in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi
A four-storey residential structure in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, collapsed late on Thursday, prompting extensive rescue operations.
Three people have been confirmed dead and several others are feared trapped after a four-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, late on Thursday. The incident triggered a large-scale emergency response, with rescue teams working through the night to locate and extricate individuals from the rubble.
Emergency services, including personnel from the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation Fire Department and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), were deployed to the site. Fire Officer Vijay Jadhav confirmed that one body was recovered from the debris, and an injured boy was successfully rescued and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Initial reports indicated that at least seven people were feared trapped under the collapsed structure.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with teams utilising specialised equipment to search through the extensive debris. The focus remains on locating and freeing those who are still believed to be caught within the collapsed building. The exact cause of the collapse has not yet been determined.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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