Mumbai September 21:Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and prayed for quick recovery as the death toll reached 10 in a building collapse in Bhiwandi city of Maharashtra’s Thane early Monday morning.<\/p>\n
He tweeted, “Saddened by the building collapse in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for a quick recovery of those injured. Rescue operations are underway and all possible assistance is being provided to the affected.”<\/p>\n
At least 10 people were killed and many feared trapped after a three-storeyed building collapsed in Bhiwandi city of Maharashtra’s Thane early Monday.<\/p>\n
The building caved in early on Monday, police said, adding search and rescue operations are underway.<\/p>\n
As per initial information, locals and officials have rescued 25 people from the debris of the collapsed building in Patel Compound area. NDRF officials said around 20 to 25 persons are still feared trapped and the rescue work is underway.<\/p>\n
A civic official told PTI that the building, situated at Patel Compound of Narpoli near Dhamankar Naka, collapsed at 3.40 am, while the residents were asleep.<\/p>\n
The NDRF was rushed to the site following which rescue personnel pulled out a child from the debris. The child has been rushed to a nearby hospital.As per locals, the building was built in 1984. Around 20 families were staying inside the building, locals said.<\/p>\n
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\n#UPDATE<\/a> Maharashtra: Death toll rises to 10 in the building collapse incident in Bhiwandi, Thane which took place earlier today.<\/p>\n
Rescue operation by NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) still underway. pic.twitter.com\/MXHBlJQWWg<\/a><\/p>\n
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