In Pics: At least three killed, several people trapped as two buildings collapse in Greater Noida; rescue operation on
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.
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
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
While two bodies were pulled out of the rubble late last night, another body was pulled out this morning. Photo Credit: PTI
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
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate to monitor the relief-and-rescue operations. Photo Credit: AFP
NDRF, local police and fire-fighters are engaged in the ongoing rescue operations. Photo Credit: PTI