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Seven people were killed and four injured after a seven-storey building collapsed in suburban Santacruz, Mumbai today, officials said fearing more casualties. (IE Photo: Vasant Prabhu)
The Shankarlok building located in Yashwant Nagar near Grand Hyatt Hotel collapsed this afternoon and the dilapidated structure fell on the adjacent chawl, trapping many under the debris, a senior BMC official said. (IE Photo: Vasant Prabhu)
BMC official, however, did not specify the number of people. (IE Photo: Vasant Prabhu)
The collapsed building was served demolition notice three times in 2007, 2008 and 2010, BMC official said. (IE Photo: Vasant Prabhu)
"Since it was a dilapidated building, notice was served thrice. However, the matter went to court and the demolition was stayed," the official said. (IE Photo: Vasant Prabhu)
The deceased has been identified as Sudha Sridharan, a BMC official said. (IE Photo: Dilip Kagda)
Seven fire engines, two ambulances and a team of NDRF have been rushed to the spot. (IE Photo: Dilip Kagda)
Rescue operations are underway even as some residents are feared trapped under the debris, the official said. (IE Photo: Dilip Kagda)
Several residents are feared trapped under the debris. Moredetails are awaited. (IE Photo: Dilip Kagda)
Rescue operations are currently underway. There are no reported deaths or injuries so far. (IE Photo: Dilip Kagda)
