Mumbai: 5 dead, many feared trapped as building collapses in Bhiwandi

Many more are feared to be trapped under the debris as per the authorities involved in rescue operations, death toll is likely to increase

At least five people lost their lives after a three-storey building collapsed in Bhiwandi near Mumbai amid heavy rains on Sunday morning.

Many more are feared to be trapped under the debris as per the authorities involved in rescue operations. The death toll is likely to rise.

According to reports, the Kabir building, situated in Garibi Nagar area in Bhiwandi, was said to be in poor condition and it came crashing down all of a sudden this morning.

As per locals, some eight to nine families were residing in the building.