Three-Storey Building Collapse In Navi Mumbai Injures Two; Search Underway For Missing People

Two people were injured on Saturday after a three-storey building collapsed in Navi Mumbai, prompting a rescue operation by local authorities.

The incident occurred in Shahad-Belapur Village around 5 a.m., leading to a large-scale rescue operation involving teams from the Fire Brigade and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

All individuals initially trapped in the debris have been rescued, except for two who are still believed to be trapped. The search and rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency personnel working to locate and assist any remaining victims.

“The building collapsed around 5 am. It is a G+3 building. Two people have been rescued and two are likely trapped. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team is here and rescue operation is underway,” said Kailas Shinde, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner.

Purushottam Jadhav, Navi Mumbai Deputy Fire Officer said, “We received a call about a building collapse at 4.50 am. 2 people have been rescued. Two people are likely to be trapped and a rescue operation is underway to rescue them.”

The collapsed structure was located in the densely populated area of Belapur. Emergency services are on site and have confirmed that two individuals have been rescued alive and taken to the hospital for treatment. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

(With agency inputs)

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