Portion of 3-storey building collapses in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi

A few people are suspected to be trapped under the debris. Fire brigades have reached the spot.

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Mumbai: A portion of a three-storey building on Tuesday collapsed in Bhiwandi's Rasulbagh in Maharashtra. The rescue operation has been initiated.

As per the latest reports, five people have been rescued and a few others are feared to be trapped under the debris.

#LatestVisuals from Maharashtra's Bhiwandi where portion of a three-storey building has collapsed. 5 people have been rescued, NDRF team has arrived at the spot. pic.twitter.com/xPJYdzbUbX — ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2018

A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has reached the spot. Fire brigades have also been engaged in the rescue operation.

(More details awaited)