A ground-plus-three-storey building located in Fort area of south Mumbai collapsed on Tuesday night
Building collapses in south Mumbai. Pic/ANI
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As a part of the rescue operation, four fire engines, one quick response vehicle, one rescue van among other necessary equipment were sent to the spot. Further, adjoining Dwarkadas
building and remaining part of the Yousuf building have been evacuated. The disaster management confirmed it was a 'cessed' building under the jurisdiction of state housing agency MHADA and according to Mhada officials, an eviction notice was sent to the building occupiers. PS Rahangdale, chief fire officer said, "The search operations are in process."
"No casualties or injuries have been reported until now. Police officers have been rushed to the spot. Fire brigade is also present at the spot," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mumbai Police. More details are awaited.
With inputs from ANI
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