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A mother and her toddler daughter were killed and nine others were injured after a portion of an "illegal" four-storey building collapsed onto an adjacent chawl in Virar, Maharashtra, early Wednesday morning. The tragedy, which occurred around 12:05 am, has left an estimated six to seven people feared trapped under the debris. The Ramabai Apartment, constructed in 2012 with 50 flats, lost a section containing 12 apartments. Rescue operations are still underway, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with unauthorized and dilapidated structures in the region.
A devastating building collapse in Virar, a part of Maharashtra's Palghar district, has claimed the lives of a young woman and her two-year-old daughter. The fatal incident occurred early Wednesday morning when the rear portion of a four-storey building, identified as Ramabai Apartment, caved in and fell onto a nearby chawl. Advertisement
The tragedy took place at 12:05 am, and officials have confirmed that a 24-year-old woman and her toddler were killed, while nine other individuals sustained injuries. Rescue teams have been on site for over 18 hours, meticulously removing debris in a desperate search for survivors. A preliminary assessment suggests that between six and seven people may still be trapped beneath the rubble.
The building, which was reportedly constructed in 2012 and contains a total of 50 flats, has been described as "illegal" by officials. The part that collapsed contained 12 apartments, leaving dozens of families displaced and underscoring the serious dangers posed by unapproved and structurally unsound constructions. The ongoing rescue efforts are focused on the removal of debris to ensure no one is left behind.
Source- PTI
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