Building collapses in Thane district, several feared trapped

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Press Trust of India Thane (Maha)
Last Updated : Jul 29 2015 | 12:07 AM IST
A four-storey building at Thakurli in Thane district collapsed tonight, in which several persons are feared to have been trapped, an official said.
"The building 'Matru Chhaya' crashed at about 10.40 pm following heavy downpour. A massive relief and rescue operation has begun and so far three injured persons have been rescued and rushed to the hospital," Regional Disaster Management Committee (RDMC) chief Santosh Kadam said.
He, however, said that the exact number of persons trapped under the debris is yet to be ascertained.
Fire brigade teams from Thane, Kalyan, Bhiwandi, and Ambernath have been rushed to the site, he said.
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First Published: Jul 29 2015 | 12:07 AM IST

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