Four-storey building collapses in Mumbai's Dongri, 10 killed
Mumbai, Jul 16 (IBNS): At least 10 people have been killed and over 40 injured as a 100-year old four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai's congested Dongri area on Tuesday, reports said.
The collapse occurred around 11:40 am on Tuesday.
Eight people have been rescued so far.
Three large teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed at the site, who are looking for survivors.
"To speed up the rescue operation one more #NDRF team mobolised. Total 3 teams deployed," NDRF tweeted.
To speed up the rescue operation one more #NDRF team mobolised.
— NDRF (@NDRFHQ) July 16, 2019
Total 3 teams deployed. https://t.co/KzVFkmMsXd
Sh S N Pradhan, DG NDRF on #BuildingCollapse at #Mumbai.
— NDRF (@NDRFHQ) July 16, 2019
So far #NDRF Rescue 5 Live and 1 dead.
OPS Continue....@satyaprad1 @PIBHomeAffairs pic.twitter.com/C5R8XO8hj1
At least 10 ambulances and fire trucks have been parked some distance away from the building as the lanes are too narrow for them to enter.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the focus of his government was currently to rescue the trapped people.
"Currently our prime focus is on rescue efforts. After going into all details I will announce inquiry," the Chief Minister said.
"Around 15 families were residing there," he said.
Around 15 families were residing there.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) July 16, 2019
As per the preliminary information, it is a 100 year old building and a developer was appointed by the residents.
We are further looking into all the aspects. @NDRFHQ @mybmc @MumbaiPolice teams are on the spot: CM @Dev_Fadnavis #dongri pic.twitter.com/bMG3ahwfb9
A toddler has been rescued from the rubble and was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
Rescue workers from the fire department, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police and civic body staff are working to save those trapped under the debris.
“Access is a very big challenge for us at this time. The lanes are narrow, so we cannot take any machinery inside. We are manually doing all work, clearing debris, cutting iron girders,” a senior officer of the Mumbai Fire Brigade told Hindustan Times.
“Since these are all old buildings that were renovated at some point, they have been supported with iron rods around the structure of the building. This is making rescue challenging and is very problematic for those stuck in the debris. If I could take a JCB inside, by now all debris would be cleared,” the officer added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in the tragedy.
"Collapse of a building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. Maharashtra Government, NDRF and local authorities are working on rescue operations & assisting those in need: PM @narendramodi," PMO India tweeted.
Collapse of a building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. Maharashtra Government, NDRF and local authorities are working on rescue operations & assisting those in need: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 16, 2019
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