Mumbai Building Collapse: Death toll in Malad building collapse increases to 11

At least eleven people, including eight minors, lost their lives after a residential structure collapsed in New Collector compound, Malad West of Mumbai late on Wednesday night, informed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

As many as 18 people have been rescued safely, while seven people have been injured in the incident.

As per the BMC, the collapse engulfed a nearby residential structure. It also affected another residential structure in the area that is now in a "dangerous condition". The building in which is in dangerous condition has been evacuated.

Rescue operations are underway.

Maharashtra Minister Aslam Shaikh, who has also reached the incident site, said, "Buildings have collapsed due to rain. Rescue operation is underway. Injured people have been shifted to the hospital. Debris of the buildings is being removed to see if more people are stuck under it."

Siddiqui, a local present at the spot, said that the incident took place around 10 pm.

"The incident took place around 10:15 pm. I came out after two persons asked us to leave the building. As I was rushing out, I saw three buildings including a dairy had demolished near our building," he said.

#Maharashtra | A house collapsed in Malad West area of Mumbai at around 11 pm. Five people have been rescued safely. No injury reported so far. Rescue operation is underway: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2021

Mumbai | The incident took place around 10.15pm. I came out after two persons asked us to leave the building. As I was rushing out, I saw three buildings including a dairy had demolished near our building: Siddiqui, a local present at the spot#Maharashtrapic.twitter.com/ZuRWGiljaF

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2021

Maharashtra: Search and rescue operation continues in New Collector compound, Malad West of Mumbai, where residential structures collapsed last night. 11 people died, 7 injured.

Visuals from the spot, this morning. pic.twitter.com/ct7HhErNHF

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2021

#UPDATE | 15 people including women & children have been rescued & are shifted to the hospital. There is a possibility of more people stuck under the debris. Teams are present here to rescue people," says Vishal Thakur, DCP Zone 11, Mumbai pic.twitter.com/MKGPdp3kcA

— ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2021

( With inputs from ANI )

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