4 dead as 5-storey structure collapses in Mumbai's Bandra area

October 13, 2016 18:01

A five-storey structure in Behrampada slum, Bandra East collapsed killing four people on Thursday afternoon. At least five fire-brigades and ambulances have rushed to the site. Rescue operations are underway.

The building is located at Anant Kanekar Marg, Behrampada, near National School, Bandra East. The incident occurred at around 1.21 pm. Two girls are reportedly trapped according to eye-witnesses present at the spot, says a fire officer.

Disaster management officials have said that one person has been injured and has been taken to Bhabha hospital.

While rescue operations are underway, six to seven are feared to be trapped.

National Disaster Response Forces has reached the spot to advance the rescue operations. More details are awaited.

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