Three killed in house collapse during dust-storm in Rajasthan

A 70-year-old woman and her two grandsons were killed when their house collapsed during dust storm and rains in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district, police said today.

The incident occurred in Pareek Colony of Hanumangarh town area where a 'kutcha' house collapsed due to dust storm.

The deceased have bene identified as Gyani Devi (70) and her grandsons Punit (3) and Pradeep (5), head constable Rajendra Singh said.

The mother of the children, Tanu (30), sustained injuries and was referred to Bikaner for treatment.

The house was old and the family members were sleeping when the incident occurred. Tanu's husband Balram had gone out for work in a neighbouring town, they said.