Raigad Saddened by the building collapse in Maharashtra's Raigad: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the building collapse at Mahad in Maharashtra's Raigad, that had led to the death of one person.
"Saddened by the building collapse in Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their dear ones. I pray the injured recover soon. Local authorities and NDRF teams are at the site of the tragedy, providing all possible assistance," Modi said as per a tweet put up by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
Saddened by the building collapse in Mahad, Raigad in Maharashtra. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their dear ones. I pray the injured recover soon. Local authorities and NDRF teams are at the site of the tragedy, providing all possible assistance: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 25, 2020
The building collapse, which occurred on Monday evening, left seven people injured.
So far, 60 people have been rescued, media reports said.
Three teams of the NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams went to the spot after the collapse.
Rescue operation is still going on to bring out several people who are still feared to be trapped under the debris.
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