Mumbai: One dead as building collapses in Chandivali, ten trapped in debris

Mumbai fire brigade chief P S Rahangdale said one person was rescued from debris and sent to a hospital. He put the number of people feared trapped inside at around five. A JCB machine and a Poclain machine (used for gathering and lifting soil or debris) were also trapped under the debris, he said.

“Hanging portion of the remaining building is posing risk to the rescue operation,” he said, adding that eight fire engines, a rescue van, a quick response vehicle, 50 workers and ward office staff have been pressed into service at the spot.

Dr. Landge, CMO Rajawadi Hospital told Indian Express, “Gaurav (32 years) declared brought dead, Bablu (25 years) fracture in leg, Pasvan, 19 years, fracture in hand admitted.”

– PTI inputs