A part of four-storey building, which is believed to be 100 years old, collapsed in south Mumbai’s Dongri area on Tuesday morning around 11:40 am. At least 13 have been declared dead, and many are still feared to be trapped under the debris.
The NDRF officials confirmed the rise in the death toll on Wednesday and said the rescue operation is still underway. While rescuing people trapped in the rubble of Kesarbai building in south Mumbai’s Dongri area, bringing machines to the spot is one of major challenges being faced as JCB machine cannot enter the overcrowded area due to narrow lanes.
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Collapse of building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing: PM Modi
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
Priyanka Vadra Gandhi condoles loss of lives, slams lack of timely action
Condoling the loss of lives, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “I pray for the well-being of the people trapped inside the collapsed four-storey building. My condolences are with the families. Congress workers are requested to help in the rescue operation. This is the third incident which has recently happened. Why was the action not taken on time?” she said.
Death toll rises to 13, rescue operation underway
Death toll rises to 13, confirms BMC officials
Bodies of two minors recovered from under debris
Bodies of two minors recovered from under debris at Kesarbhai building collapse site in Mumbai, reports news agency ANI.
Portion of building that collapsed is unauthorised: Official
Mumbai Building Repair & Reconstruction Board (a unit of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) on Kesarbhai building collapse: The portion of Kesarbhai building that collapsed is unauthorised.
Mumbai Building Repair & Reconstruction Board (a unit of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) on Kesarbhai building collapse: The portion of Kesarbhai building that collapsed is unauthorised. pic.twitter.com/XfnbfpTkD3
— ANI (@ANI)July 16, 2019
NDRF carries out search operation with the help of sniffer dogs
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) carries out search operation with the help of sniffer dogs, at Kesarbhai building collapse site.
#Mumbai: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) carries out search operation with the help of sniffer dogs, at Kesarbhai building collapse site. pic.twitter.com/FtFSiwo0eQ
— ANI (@ANI)July 17, 2019
Building collapse felt like a quake: Locals recall
An eyewitness said the building collapse felt like a quake. Locals felt the vibrations and before they could understand what was happening, a part of four-storey building collapsed, killing and injuring many. Dozens are still feared to be trapped under the debris.
Fire brigade vacates adjoining buildings
A four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai’s Dongri area on Tuesday. Locals reported the incident at 11:40 am as fire tenders and a team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were rushed to Tandel street in Abdul Hamid Durga area. The adjoining buildings,which are in a dilapidated condition, have been vacated by the Mumbai fire brigade.
Search operation continued overnight
Search operation continued overnight as the rescuers have been clearing the debris manually. The JCB machine cannot enter the spot due to narrow lanes.
Death toll rises to 12, many still feared trapped
At least 12 people have been declared dead, 23 have been rescued in Mumbai’s Dongri building collapse.
Source: HindustanTimes