Sai shakti building slab collapse: Death toll in Ulhasnagar building mishap rises to seven

At least seven people died after a slab of a residential building collapsed in Thane's Ulhasnagar late Friday night.

"Seven bodies have been recovered from the debris of a building so far...some people are feared trapped. The rescue operation is underway," Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said.

The accident took place at the Sai Shakti building in Camp 2. The building has five floors (floor +5). Ulhasnagar fire brigade personnel and police personnel along with ambulance are present at the spot.

Initially, 5 bodies were found while 3 to 4 people were trapped under the pile. Rescue work is underway from Ulhasnagar Fire Station. Assistant Commissioner Ganesh Shimpi, fire brigade personnel are on the spot and the injured are being taken for treatment.

#UPDATE | The death toll in Ulhasnagar building mishap rises to seven, according to Thane Municipal Corporation

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