A four-storey building in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai, partially collapsed late Thursday night, leaving one person dead and raising fears that several labourers may still be trapped under the debris. Emergency teams began rescue operations soon after the incident as officials worked to assess the damage.
According to initial reports, one woman was pulled out alive from the wreckage and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Search efforts have continued as responders try to locate others who may have been inside the structure when part of it came down.
The Bhiwandi building collapse has drawn attention to the condition of the property, with authorities reported to have classified it as dangerous before the accident. That detail is likely to add to questions about building safety, occupancy and enforcement in the area.
For now, the priority remains the ongoing rescue mission at the collapse site near Mumbai. Officials are expected to provide further updates as crews clear debris and confirm whether more people were inside the building at the time of the partial collapse.
