4 dead in Thane building collapse, over 50 feared trapped

July 29, 2015 08:46

At least four people died after a multi-storey building collapsed on late Tuesday night in Maharashtra's Thane district.

Reports say that at least 20 families are feared trapped in the debris of the building that collapsed in Thakurli town.

The incident occurred around 10.15 pm when the tenement, Matrukrupa, in Cholegaon area of the town suddenly collapsed.

Ten people were rescued from the debris of the three-decade old building.

Eight fire engines have been rushed to the spot.

Heavy rains hampered relief and rescue efforts and top police and civilian officials were present on the spot.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Amit Shah booked for poll code breach in Hyderabad

Following his complaint to the poll panel, the CEO forwarded it to the city police for a factual report, resulting in the registration of an FIR against Shah by the Moghalpura police station at 7 pm on Thursday.

Canadian police arrest 3 hit squad members, all Indians, in Nijjar's killing

Three people have been arrested and charged in the killing of Sikh activist Nijjar, CTV News quoted a senior government source as saying.

Nepal's Rs 100 note to feature new map with disputed Indian territories

India maintains Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura belong to it.

Cong social media team coordinator held for Amit Shah fake video

Arun Beereddy (37), a native of Telangana's Hyderabad, was arrested from Delhi. He handles the 'Spirit of Congress' account on X, the official said.

IPL 2024: What is going wrong for MI? Here's what Hardik said...

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya seemed to be at a loss for words to explain the reasons for his team's disastrous showing in IPL 2024 so far.