Five killed, many injured as Pune building collapses

The building was reportedly 30 years old and had been served a notice by municipal body.

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Pune: A 30-year-old building came crashing down in the city's Mundhwa area on Saturday morning, killing at least five and injuring many.

Rescue operations began immediately after the building collapsed and eight people were rescued from under the debris. However, a child is still feared trapped inside.

An investigation has been assured.

The injured have been shifted to a local hospital.

News agency ANI has reported that the 30-year-old building was in critical state and it had been served a notice by the city's municipal body.