A search operation is underway to find survivors who may be trapped under the rubble
Kolkata:
At least 10 people were rescued after an under-construction building collapsed in Kolkata late on Sunday night, officials said.
The five-storey building collapsed in Hazari Mollah Bagan in the Garden Reach area. A search operation is underway to find survivors who may be trapped under the rubble, they said.
“An under-construction building collapsed in the Garden Reach area late on Sunday night. We have rescued a few people. The recuse operation is still going on,” a police official said.
Ambulances were stationed at the spot.
In a post on X, Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari said, “I urge @chief_west, Secretary @HomeBengal, @CPKolkata to immediately involve West Bengal State Disaster Management Team for immediate Rescue & Relief.” “I am receiving frantic calls regarding probable casualties. Please dispatch any team which can help in rescuing the victims, be it Fire Servicemen, Police or any other team,” he said.
A 5 storey building (illegally constructed) has collapsed at Hazari Mollah Bagan; Garden Reach; Metiabruz, KMC Ward No. 134.
This particular area falls under the so called ‘citadel’ of Hon’ble Mayor of Kolkata and Municipal Affairs Minister.I urge @chief_west, Secretary… pic.twitter.com/tLvRD9QpmN
— Suvendu Adhikari (Modi Ka Parivar) (@SuvenduWB) March 17, 2024
Mr Adhikari also shared pictures from the building collapse site.
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