Chennai building collapse: 1 body found, search concludes

July 22, 2018 10:39

One body has been recovered after a portion of an under-construction building collapsed in Kandanchavadi area in Chennai on Saturday.

The National Disaster Response Force said that the search has ended from their end.Vinoj, Assistant Commandant, NDRF said, "From our end search has concluded. One dead body was recovered. 61 personnel were part of this operation."

Meanwhile, 17 others have been left critically injured in the incident.

Out of those injured, five are left with head injuries, along with two in critical condition. -- ANI

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