300-year-old building collapses in Pune, two dead

Pune, Mar 5 (UNI) Two people were killed on the spot and three seriously injured when a 300-year-old building, located at Somwar peth area of the city, collapsed today.

Police said the building was occupied by some families but many of them had vacated the dwelling.

The deceased have been identified as Bhauram Chodge (50) and his son Prasad (21).

The injured were rushed to a hospital, the police added.

UNI SP OBB DS HT1757