5-storey structure collapses in Bandra East; 4 dead

Mumbai, Oct 13: A five-storey building collapsed in suburban Bandra this afternoon with two girls feared trapped inside and four dead, fire brigade sources said.

There are no reports of any casualties so far, they said.

The building is located on Anant Kanekar Marg, Behrampada, near National School in Bandra East.

First floor to 4th floor portion of the building collapsed, thereby trapping two girls as learnt from people around, fire brigade sources said.Efforts were underway to clear the rubble, they said.

Further details were awaited.

5-storey structure in Behrampada slum of Bandra East (Mumbai) collapses. 6-7 people feared trapped. Rescue op underway pic.twitter.com/VrAxLkk1v6

— ANI (@ANI_news) October 13, 2016

5-storey structure in Behrampada slum of Bandra East (Mumbai) collapses. 6-7 people feared trapped. Rescue op underway pic.twitter.com/jP6yxEJF0s

— ANI (@ANI_news) October 13, 2016

5-storey structure in Behrampada slum of Bandra East (Mumbai) collapses. Fire brigade rushed with ambulance. 2 feared trapped pic.twitter.com/zCWYQxQ1Rs

— ANI (@ANI_news) October 13, 2016

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