Mumbai: 5 dead, several trapped as building collapses in Kamathipura

At least five people were killed and nine others injured after a ground plus three-storied commercial building in Kamathipura collapsed on Saturday afternoon. The incident took place at 2:10 pm at 14th Road, Kamathipura.

Among those trapped in the debris, eight have been rescued.

Mumbai building collapse UPDATE: 5 people dead, 3 injured undergoing treatment in hospital: P.S. Rahangdale, Chief fire officer

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According to initial reports, several people are trapped under the debris. Nine injured people have been shifted to a hospital, out of which three are in critical condition. The injured have been taken to JJ hospital for treatment.

Mumbai: Three dead, several people injured after a portion of 2-storey building collapses in Kamathipura pic.twitter.com/ghqElhnbGr

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“The rescue operation is still going on. There are possibilities of a few more people being trapped inside. While seven people were shifted to JJ Hospital, two people have been taken to Nair Hospital,” said a BMC disaster management official.

Five fire engines have rushed to the spot. Zone three DCP S Jaykumar is supervising the rescue operation.

More details are awaited.