Watch: 7 Dead, Many Trapped As 6-Storey Building Collapses In Gujarat's Surat, Rescue Underway

Rescue operations are underway in the Sachin area of Surat, where 7 die and many are feared to be trapped under the debris of 6-storey building.

Rescue teams work at the site of the collapsed building in Surat's Sachin area. (Picture source: PTI)

Surat Building Collapse: At least seven people died and 10 others were injured when a multi-storey building collapsed on Saturday in Surat, Gujarat, amid heavy rains. Rescue operations are underway in the Sachin area, where many are feared to be trapped under the debris.

Commissioner of Police, Surat, Anupam Gehlot, informed ANI, "Rescue operations are being conducted by the SDRF and NDRF teams. According to the information received, 6-7 people are trapped, and three bodies have been retrieved.”

The incident occurred around 3 p.m. during heavy rainfall. Residents of the six-storey building became trapped, prompting immediate responses from the fire department, NDRF, and SDRF.

Gehlot noted that the building contained around 30 flats, of which 4–5 were occupied. Many residents were at work, while those who were sleeping after a night shift became trapped in the collapse.

#WATCH | Gujarat: Search & rescue operation underway, where a six-storey building collapsed yesterday, in Surat.

Commissioner of Police, Surat, Anupam Gehlot says, "...Rescue operation is underway by the SDRF and NDRF team. According to the information that was received 6-7… https://t.co/7rGfHrCWlS pic.twitter.com/SZecEzZvIN

— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2024