The incident happened near Talab Masjid in Pune's Kondhwa area. The wall collapsed on shanties following heavy and continuous rainfall in the city.
At least 17 people have died so far after a wall collapsed in Pune's Kondhwa area. It was a parking wall of a residential complex which collapsed late Friday night. Rescue operations are currently underway.
The incident happened near Talab Masjid in Pune's Kondhwa area. The wall collapsed on shanties following heavy and continuous rainfall in the city.
According to reports, NDRF teams have also reached the site and is carrying rescue operation.
The shanties were built for the labourers working at a construction site nearby, they said.
The compound wall collapsed around 1.45 am Friday night in the Kondhawa area, an official said.
1. 60-ft-wall collapsed on adjacent tin huts near talab masjid
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The wall was 60-ft- tall which collapsed on the adjacent tin huts near talab masjid in Pune's Kondhwa area.
The incident happened late Friday night around 1:45 am. The city has been witnessing continuous rains. According to MeT department, heavy rains is expected to continue in the city and nearby regions. (Photo: ANI)
2. 17 dead so far
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So far, at least nine men, a woman and four children among others have lost their lives in the wall collapse.
According to reports, several people are still feared trapped under the debris of the collapsed wall. The rescue operation is underway. (Photo: ANI)
3. Pune witnessing heavy rainfall
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Pune has been witnessing heavy rainfall for the past two days.
Police, fire brigade and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel are at the spot and carrying out the rescue operation.
Three injured have been admitted at a nearby hospital. (Photo: ANI)
