Old building collapses in Kolkata, few feared trapped inside

Kolkata, Sep 14: Few people were feared trapped in the debris of an old three-storied building which caved in at Pathuriaghata area in North Kolkata late tonight.

The dilapidated building, falling under Goabagan police station limits, collapsed at around 10:30 PM but there was no report of any injury or casualty, a senior Kolkata Police officer said.

Personnel of fire brigade and disaster management force were working at the spot - 42 Pathuriaghata Road - to rescue the people trapped in the debris.

The entire place was cordoned off by the police to prevent onlookers.

PTI