A six-storey under-construction building fell on an adjacent building, which also collapsed under the impact.
At least three people were klilled and several others trapped under the debris as two buildings collapsed in Greater Noida. The incident took place in Shah Beri village under the Bisrakh police station in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh last night.
A six-storey under-construction building fell on an adjacent building, which also collapsed under the impact.
At least 12 labourers were in the under-construction building when the incident took place and all of them were feared trapped, Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Arun Kumar Singh said.
1. Two buildings collapse in Greater Noida, several trapped
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Two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were assisting the police personnel and fire-fighters in the ongoing rescue operations. Photo Credit: Reuters
2. Operation to rescue those trapped underway
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Those involved in the rescue operations were facing difficulties because of the narrow lanes in the area, Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Arun Kumar Singh said. Photo Credit: Reuters
3. A six-storey under-construction building fell on an adjacent building
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While two bodies were pulled out of the rubble late last night, another body was pulled out this morning. Photo Credit: PTI
4. NDRF teams carrying out rescue operation
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Drills are being used to remove metal rods to reach those trapped under the debris and a dog squad has also been pressed into service. Photo Credit: AFP
5. Two buildings collapse in Greater Noida
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate to monitor the relief-and-rescue operations. Photo Credit: AFP
6. At least 12 labourers were in the under-construction building when the incident took place
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NDRF, local police and fire-fighters are engaged in the ongoing rescue operations. Photo Credit: PTI
