2 Dead as Building Collapses in Bhiwandi near Mumbai, many Trapped

Mangalore Today News Network

Mumbai Aug 07, 2016 :  Two people have been reportedly killed after a portion of a two-storey building collapsed in Bhiwandi on the outskirts of Mumbai during early hours of Sunday morning.

 

Authorities claim that the building was in a dilapidated condition and a notice has been sent in this regard.

Three families were living in the building. Around 6 people are still trapped under the debris. One person has been rescued so far. Authorities claim that those trapped belong to a single family.
 

"Most of those trapped are members of the same family. The other two families who had been living in the building were not there," said Additional Commissioner of Bhiwandi.

Fire department personnel, who are currently at the site, are trying to rescue those trapped under the debris. The NDRF has also rushed a team to the collapse site as gas cutters will be required to cut open the concrete debris.

The incident took place in the Hanuman Tekri area. Authorities claim that just two days ago an eviction notice was served on the occupants of the building.


This is the second such incident that has taken place in the city. Eight people had died when a three-storey building collapsed in JB Nagar on July 31.