A warehouse under construction in Kolkata’s Taratala area collapses on Wednesday, with reports that around 30 people are feared trapped under the debris. Multiple sources say the roof of the structure—described as a three-floor building—falls while workers are engaged in construction work, prompting an immediate search and rescue response. Eyewitnesses and reports from the scene indicate cries for help are heard from beneath the rubble as responders arrive.
A major rescue operation is launched, with police, fire and rescue teams, and disaster management personnel working alongside the Indian Army. Video footage and reporting show cranes and other equipment being used to lift collapsed iron beams and clear rubble. According to the reports, at least four people are pulled out of the debris so far, with at least 10 workers reportedly rescued in one account.
The exact cause of the collapse is not yet determined. The state government opens control rooms at the state secretariat to manage the incident. Officials state helpline numbers are established for information and assistance. Some locals also allege that large-scale illegal construction activities have been carried out in the area, though this is not confirmed in the reports.
