At least 10 people dead and many trapped after building collapses in India

At least 10 people have been killed and many remain trapped after a four‑storey building collapsed in the Indian city of Mumbai.

The cause of the collapse is not clear.

#Mumbai: Search and rescue operation underway at Dongri building collapse site. pic.twitter.com/KkKOyC4p3N

— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2019

Reports say the building was up to 100 years old. Recent monsoon flooding may also have been a factor.

BBC reports that it's estimated disasters such as this kill about 2,000 people a year in India. Poor construction standards are often blamed.

Ten people have been declared dead, including three children. Eight others have been admitted to hospital.

Collapse of a building in Mumbai’s Dongri is anguishing. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover soon. Maharashtra Government, NDRF and local authorities are working on rescue operations & assisting those in need: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 16, 2019

Images show people forming a human chain to remove debris with their bare hands.

[Source:BBC]

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