Moshi waste-to-energy site building collapse: one dead, 17 rescued, six still trapped

Moshi Building Collapse: One Dead, 17 Rescued As 22-Hour Rescue Operation Continues; Six Still Trapped

Pimpri-Chinchwad: One person has died in the building collapse at the Waste-to-Energy project inside the Moshi garbage depot, while rescue teams have pulled out 17 people during an intensive operation that entered its 22nd hour on Thursday. Officials said six people are still believed to be trapped beneath the debris.The accident took place on Wednesday afternoon when a massive mound of garbage collapsed onto a two-storey administrative building of the project, burying it under tonnes of waste. The building housed offices and other facilities of the project being operated by Antony Lara under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on behalf of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). Moshi Building Collapse Update: One worker has died, 17 have been rescued, while six are still feared trapped as the rescue operation enters its 22nd hour. NDRF, Army, Fire Brigade and other agencies continue the painstaking search amid unstable debris. #Pune #PCMC pic.twitter.com/VkgHQGBHh3— Varad Bhatkhande | Journalist (@VaradBhatkhande) July 9, 2026 BREAKING: A portion of an under-construction building has collapsed at the PCMC Waste-to-Energy project site in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Around 15–20 labourers are feared trapped. Fire brigade, police and disaster teams are carrying out rescue operations. #Pune #PimpriChinchwad pic.twitter.com/szafbwqcMp— Varad Bhatkhande | Journalist (@VaradBhatkhande) July 8, 2026 Rescue operations have continued without a break despite difficult conditions. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), PCMC Fire Brigade, police, disaster management authorities and other civil agencies have remained at the site since Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday, an engineer and medical team from the Indian Army's Joint Action Force under the Southern Command also joined the operation and have been working in coordination with the other agencies.Officials said using heavy machinery directly on the collapsed structure could endanger the lives of those still trapped. Instead, rescuers have adopted a cautious approach. A Poclain excavator was used to create an opening on one side of the collapsed building. Rescue personnel entered through the opening and have been manually clearing garbage and debris to reach those trapped inside safely.NDRF officials said large quantities of garbage have accumulated inside the collapsed structure, making the rescue operation slow and challenging. Teams are working carefully to prevent any further collapse while trying to bring out the remaining workers without causing injuries.PCMC Waste-To-Energy Site Collapse: Four Rescued In Moshi; NDRF Joins Search For 15 Others Trapped The collapse occurred after days of heavy rainfall across the Pune district. Officials said the continuous rain caused a massive heap of garbage stored at the Moshi dumping ground to slide onto the building, crushing it within seconds.The incident has once again raised serious questions over safety measures at the waste processing facility, where huge mountains of legacy garbage have remained for several years. A detailed inquiry into the cause of the collapse is expected after the rescue operation is completed.Rescue teams continue to search for the remaining trapped workers as intermittent rainfall and unstable conditions pose fresh challenges at the site.

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PCMC Waste-To-Energy Site Collapse: Four Rescued In Moshi; NDRF Joins Search For 15 Others Trapped

Pimpri-Chinchwad: Four people have been rescued after a three-storey building at the Moshi garbage depot collapsed on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities said around 19 people were trapped when a mound of garbage fell onto the structure, and rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate the remaining workers.According to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), the incident took place at around 1.30 pm at the Waste-to-Energy project site in Moshi. A heap of garbage reportedly collapsed onto the three-storey building, trapping those inside. UPDATE: 4 rescued, 15 still feared trapped after a building collapse at the PCMC Waste-to-Energy project site in Moshi, Pimpri-Chinchwad. NDRF has joined Fire Brigade, Police and Army personnel in the massive rescue operation. #Breaking #Pune pic.twitter.com/u4HkAvKDgc— Varad Bhatkhande | Journalist (@VaradBhatkhande) July 8, 2026 So far, four people have been pulled out safely from the debris. Rescue operations are continuing to trace and evacuate the remaining 15 people believed to be trapped.The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has reached the site and joined the rescue operation. Teams from the PCMC Fire Brigade and the police are also carrying out search and rescue efforts with the help of heavy equipment.#WATCH | #Pune: Pimpri-Chinchwad Building Collapses; 15–20 Labourers Feared Trapped At PCMC Waste-To-Energy Project SiteRead: https://t.co/LG8Qep7ZHp#PuneNews #Maharashtra @VaradBhatkhande pic.twitter.com/CkokejOkBQ— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) July 8, 2026 Pimpri-Chinchwad Mayor Ravi Landge, Municipal Commissioner Dr Vijay Suryawanshi and Police Commissioner Vinoy Kumar Choubey are present at the site and are monitoring the operation.PCMC Waste-To-Energy Building Collapse: Rescue Operation Underway In Moshi As Voices Heard From Beneath Debris | WATCH VIDEOS The army has also been called in to assist with the rescue efforts as authorities continue the operation on a war footing.Officials are yet to confirm the identities of those rescued or trapped. Further details are awaited as the rescue operation continues.

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PCMC Waste-To-Energy Building Collapse: Rescue Operation Underway As Voices Heard From Beneath Debris | WATCH VIDEOS

Pimpri-Chinchwad: Rescue teams are racing against time after a portion of an under-construction RCC building collapsed at the waste-to-energy project site in Moshi on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities said voices have been heard from beneath the debris, raising hopes that some of the trapped workers are still alive.According to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Fire Brigade, the collapsed structure housed a canteen and office in a ground-plus-two-storey (G+2) reinforced cement concrete (RCC) building at the Moshi garbage depot. Officials said the building collapsed after its foundation reportedly gave way.#WATCH | #Pune: Pimpri-Chinchwad Building Collapses; 15–20 Labourers Feared Trapped At PCMC Waste-To-Energy Project SiteRead: https://t.co/LG8Qep7ZHp#PuneNews #Maharashtra @VaradBhatkhande pic.twitter.com/CkokejOkBQ— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) July 8, 2026 The incident occurred during the lunch break, when several employees were believed to be inside the building. While there are fears that multiple workers may be trapped under the rubble, officials said the exact number has not yet been confirmed.Fire brigade personnel, police, disaster management teams and other emergency responders are carrying out search and rescue operations on a war footing. Heavy machinery has also been deployed to remove the debris carefully. BREAKING: A portion of an under-construction building has collapsed at the PCMC Waste-to-Energy project site in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Around 15–20 labourers are feared trapped. Fire brigade, police and disaster teams are carrying out rescue operations. #Pune #PimpriChinchwad pic.twitter.com/szafbwqcMp— Varad Bhatkhande | Journalist (@VaradBhatkhande) July 8, 2026 Officials said rescue personnel have heard voices coming from beneath the collapsed structure during the operation, indicating that some trapped workers are alive. Efforts are focused on reaching them safely while ensuring the unstable debris does not pose further risk.Senior PCMC officials are present at the site and are monitoring the rescue operation. Ambulances have been stationed nearby to shift rescued workers to hospitals for treatment.Pune Breaking: Pimpri-Chinchwad Building Collapses; 15–20 Labourers Feared Trapped At PCMC Waste-To-Energy Project Site | WATCH The cause of the collapse is yet to be officially established. Authorities said more information, including the number of people trapped and rescued, will be confirmed as the operation progresses.

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Pune Breaking: Pimpri-Chinchwad Building Collapses; 15–20 Labourers Feared Trapped At PCMC Waste-To-Energy Project Site

Pimpri-Chinchwad: A portion of an under-construction building at the Waste-to-Energy project site in Pimpri-Chinchwad collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a major rescue operation. Preliminary information suggests that 15 to 20 labourers may be trapped under the debris.The project is being developed in Moshi under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on behalf of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).Soon after the incident, personnel from the fire brigade, police and disaster management teams rushed to the site and launched rescue operations. Emergency teams are working to clear the debris and safely evacuate those feared trapped beneath the collapsed structure.Senior PCMC officials have also reached the spot and are monitoring the rescue efforts. Ambulances have been kept on standby to shift the injured to nearby hospitals.The exact cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained. According to preliminary information, the structure gave way while construction work was underway. Officials said their immediate priority is to rescue those trapped and ensure they receive prompt medical treatment.WATCH: Two Injured After Structure Collapses Amid Heavy Rain In Pimpri-Chinchwad's Nigdi-Pradhikaran The extent of casualties or injuries is yet to be officially confirmed. More details are awaited as the rescue operation continues.The incident has also raised questions over safety measures at the construction site, with authorities expected to investigate the cause of the collapse after the rescue operation is completed.

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