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Rescue operations underway at Bhiwandi building collapse site

The Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation had twice earlier served the residents of the building a notice to vacate the property as it was in a dangerous condition.

Updated: September 21, 2020 10:37 IST

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Ten people were killed and around 20 were feared trapped after a three-storeyed building collapsed in Bhiwandi near Mumbai early on Monday. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)

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The Gilani building, situated at Patel compound of Narpoli near Dhamankar Naka, collapsed at around 3.40 am, while the residents were asleep. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)

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A team of NDRF personnel are at the spot and rescue operations are underway. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)

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A child was pulled from the debris and rushed to a nearby hospital. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)

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Around 20 persons were rescued by the locals. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)

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The Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation had twice earlier served the residents of the building a notice to vacate the property as it was in a dangerous condition. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)

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The building is believed to be at least 40 years old. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)

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Around 25 families were staying in the property at the time of the incident. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)

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