Bangalore: Two people were killed and several others trapped when a four-storeyed under construction building collapsed Tuesday at Dharwad in north Karnataka, police said. Even though the exact number of people still trapped under the rubble is yet to be ascertained sources put the figure at ‘more than 50’. They also stated that the death toll may rise.
The building came crashing down, triggering panic among neighbours and passers-by, a police official said. “Two have died while some 30 to 40 people are trapped,” said a police officer at Dharwad police station, a statement which was opposed by the locals.
Police said four people have been brought out from the debris while rescue operations are in full swing. Ten 10 ambulances and five fire tenders have been engaged to carry out rescue and relief operations.
Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said he was shocked to learn about the collapse of the under construction building. Kumaraswamy said he has directed the Chief Secretary to supervise the rescue operations and to send experienced rescue teams by a special flight to Dharwad.
PTI