A four-storey residential building collapses in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, late Thursday night, killing at least nine people and injuring others, while several more people are feared trapped under the debris. Reports describe the collapse as occurring while repair work is underway, with workers inside or nearby at the time. Multiple outlets say the building had been declared unsafe by the civic body prior to the collapse; one report states it was flagged in September 2020. Another report says the collapse affects the “B Wing,” during ongoing repair activity.
Search and rescue teams continue pulling bodies from the rubble and checking for survivors. Across reports, the number of people feared trapped varies, with estimates ranging from seven to eight, and rescue efforts are ongoing to locate those believed to be inside. One woman is reported rescued alive and taken to a nearby hospital. Authorities also announce financial assistance for the families of the victims. The exact number of injuries is reported as three in one account, and the remaining victims’ status is still being determined as the operation continues.
