Pune Building Collapse Pune: Six die as under-construction building collapses in Yerawada
New Delhi: At least six people died as an under-construction building collapsed in Yerawada area of Pune late on Thursday.
Several people are believed to be trapped under debris.
The incident happened at around 11pm when a large portion of slab came crashing down at a construction site at lane number 8 of Shastrinagar under Yerawada. Among those killed were labourers working at the site, reports Hindustan Times.
Inspector Yunush Shaikh of Yerawada police station told the newspaper, “Six persons have so far been found dead and their bodies have been taken to Sassoon hospital. Rescue operation is underway. It is an under-construction building and workers were engaged in slab work during night when the incident happened.”
Prime MInister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of life in the tragedy.
Pained by the mishap at an under-construction building in Pune. Condolences to the bereaved families. I hope that all those injured in this mishap recover at the earliest: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 4, 2022
PMO India tweeted: "Pained by the mishap at an under-construction building in Pune. Condolences to the bereaved families. I hope that all those injured in this mishap recover at the earliest."
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