Many feared trapped under debris in factory building collapse

Several people were feared trapped under debris after a blanket factory building collapsed in Focal Point area near here, police said today.

Nearly 40 people have been rescued from the collapse site, Deputy Commissioner (Jalandhar) Priyank Bharti said, quoting personnel from the fire brigade and army, who have been actively engaged in rescue operations through the night.

Two persons out of the rescued ones have suffered serious injuries and they have been admitted in the ICU unit of a nearby hospital, he said.

There is, however, no confirmation yet on the exact number of people trapped.

The entire factory building collapsed at around midnight yesterday, Bharti said, adding the cause of the mishap was yet to be ascertained.

The official said help has also been sought from the National Disaster Response Force, whose personnel were expected to reach the site later today.