Three of a family buried alive in wall collapse

Belgaum, Oct 6 (UNI) Three people of the same family were buried alive when a mud wall of their house collapsed following incessant rains at Yallur village on the outskirts of the city today.

Police said all three, including a woman, were sleeping in the house when the mishap occurred. The victims were identified as Masanu Tahsildar (50), his wife Ratnavva Tahsildar and son Siddeshwar (22).

A 19-year-old woman who was injured in the wall collapse was admitted to the district hospital here, police added.

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