Bhiwandi: At least ten people lost their lives and five were rescued after a three-storey building collapsed in Patel Compound area here on early Monday morning, according to Thane Municipal Corporation.
The incident happened at around 3:40 am. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire brigade and police teams have reached the spot.
#UPDATE Maharashtra: Death toll rises to 10 in the building collapse incident in Bhiwandi, Thane which took place earlier today.
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Rescue operation by NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) still underway. pic.twitter.com/eTyPoTM7r5
The rescue operation is currently on.
"As any as 20 people were rescued by the locals, while 20-25 people are still feared trapped in the debris as per initial information," the NDRF said.
Further details are awaited. (ANI)
