Bhiwandi building collapse death toll rises to 41

The three-storey building collapsed around 3:40 am on Monday in the Patel compound area in the Thane district.

Published: 24th September 2020 08:21 AM  |   Last Updated: 24th September 2020 08:21 AM   |  A+A A-

Rescue operation on after a 3-storeyed building collapsed in Bhiwandi, Thane | PTI

By ANI

BHIWANDI: The death toll in the Bhiwandi building collapse, which took place here on Monday, has risen to 41, the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) informed on Wednesday.

A total of 25 people have been rescued so far, the NRDF added.

The three-storey building collapsed around 3:40 am on Monday in the Patel compound area in the Thane district.

Soon after the incident, the NDRF, fire brigade, and police teams had reached the spot and carried out rescue operations.

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have condoled the loss of lives in the incident

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