Mumbai building collapse updates: A 10-year-old girl, who was trapped in a collapsed building in Khar, Mumbai was declared brought dead to Lilavati Hospital. NDRF, fire brigade and police teams rescued 23 others, two of who sustained injuries.
A 10-year-old girl, Mahi Motvani, was trapped in the debris of the building which collapsed at Khar. She had been rescued after a two-hour long operation. She succumbed to her injuries at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, reported Mumbai Mirror.
The 10-year-old girl, who was trapped in the collapsed building in Khar, has been rescued, news reports said. After an operation of over two hours, NDRF, Mumbai police and firefighters were able to successfully rescue the girl identified as Mahi Motvani. She has been sent to a nearby hospital, Hindustan Times reported.
According to India Today, Mahi's mother witnessed her daughter falling along with the debris, as the hall in which she was sitting in suddenly gave way.
Dog squads of the Mumbai Police have been rushed to the spot to look for injured people stuck in the debris of the building collapse in Mumbai's Khar west, reports said.
The Times of India reported that repair and renovation was underway in the building, identified by some reports as 'Bhole' apartment and some as 'Pooja' apartment at the time of the incident.
Five-storey building collapses in Mumbai's Khar
A portion of a five-storey building collapsed in Mumbai's Khar West area on Tuesday afternoon around 1 pm, and several people are still feared to be trapped under the debris, reports have said. However, no injuries have been reported so far.
Sad to hear about death of 10-year old, says Rais Shaikh
Municipal Councillor and Samajwadi Party leader Rais Shaikh expressed grief following the demise of a 10-year-old girl in the Khar building collapse.
Sad to hear about the 10 year old girl who passed away in the Khar building collapse incident. #KharBuildingStaircaseCollapse
— Rais Shaikh (@rais_shk) September 24, 2019
Very concerned, says Suresh Prabhu
Former minister and BJP leader Suresh Prabhu tweeted that he was "very concerned to know about partial building collapse" in Khar and added that he was "sad for the relatives of the girl who died in the accident".
Very concerned to know about partial building,Bhole apartments, collapse on 17Rd Khar,Mumbai.Talked to all authorities,friends in neighbourhood to help the stranded.I grew up in same area,thus know most of residents there.Sad for relatives of girl,who died in this accident.
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) September 24, 2019
Heartbroken to learn that a 10 year old girl has passed away in the Khar building collapse. Pray for her parents and family to find strength in this hour of unimaginable grief.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 24, 2019
Omg this is to close to home... I just drove past this. I pray the people of this building are safe ,🙏 #buildingcollapse #khar #mumbai https://t.co/8WWmgCNrYl
— Upen Patel (@upenpatelworld) September 24, 2019
Two more have been rushed to the hospital with injuries, after a residential building collapsed in Khar Tuesday afternoon. Twenty-one others have been rescued from under the debris by the NDRF, the Mumbai Police and fire brigade, The Indian Express reported.
ANI confirms the death of 10-year-old Mahi Motvani, who was rescued a while ago by the NDRF, the Mumbai Police and the fire brigade after a two-hour-long rescue operation.
#UPDATE: Mahi Motvani who was trapped in the debris of a partially collapsed building at Khar road was declared brought dead at Lilavati Hospital. #Maharashtra https://t.co/CC7yQVptYr
— ANI (@ANI) September 24, 2019
A 10-year-old girl, Mahi Motvani, was trapped in the debris of the building which collapsed at Khar. She had been rescued after a two-hour long operation. She succumbed to her injuries at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, reported Mumbai Mirror.
The 10-year-old girl, who was trapped in the collapsed building in Khar, has been rescued, news reports said. After an operation of over two hours, NDRF, Mumbai police and firefighters were able to successfully rescue the girl identified as Mahi Motvani. She has been sent to a nearby hospital, Hindustan Times reported.
According to India Today, Mahi's mother witnessed her daughter falling along with the debris, as the hall in which she was sitting in suddenly gave way.
Mumbai building collapse updates: One of the injured has been discharged from the Bhabha hospital, reported PTI. Earlier, nearly two dozen people were rescued from the collapse site in Khar by the NDRF and fire brigade
Municipal Councillor and Samajwadi Party leader Rais Shaikh tweeted, "Sad to hear about the 10 year old girl who passed away in the Khar building collapse incident."
Two more have been rushed to the hospital with injuries after a residential building collapsed in Khar Tuesday afternoon. Twenty-one others have been rescued from under the debris by the NDRF, the Mumbai Police and fire brigade, The Indian Express reported.
The 10-year-old girl, who was trapped in the collapsed building in Khar and was rescued, is reportedly dead, Mumbai Mirror reported. Mahi Motvani succumbed to her injuries at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, the report further added.
After an operation of over two hours, NDRF, Mumbai police and firefighters were able to successfully rescue the 10-year-old from under the debris. She has been sent to a nearby hospital, Hindustan Times reported.
Two watchmen are also feared trapped in the debris of the building that collapsed in Mumbai's Khar West area on Tuesday, reports Zee News.
Dog squads of the Mumbai Police have been rushed to the spot to look for injured people stuck in the debris of the building collapse in Mumbai's Khar west, reports said.
The five-storey building has been identified as the ground-plus-five Pooja building at 17th Road near Khar Gymkhana, in Khar West. Mumbai police and rescue officials along with an NDRF team are on the spot. According to News18 India, a ten-year-old girl is stuck in the debris. Rescue operations are underway.
A portion of the building collapsed in Mumbai's Khar West area on Tuesday afternoon around 1 pm, and several people are still feared to be trapped under the debris, reports have said. However, no injuries have been reported so far.
The building is identified as the ground-plus-five Pooja building at 17th Road near Khar Gymkhana, in Khar West. Mumbai police and rescue officials along with an NDRF team are on the spot.
Details are awaited, but Twitter was abuzz with videos of the collapse. However, Firstpost could not independently verify the veracity of the source.
#khar building collapsed #mumbaipic.twitter.com/0YutbLujva
— Anup Deshmukh ®️🔞 (@iAnupSpeak) September 24, 2019
Several users tweeted pictures of the officials on the spot, trying to get people out of harm's way.
Building collapse pic.twitter.com/QStqQfz9V4
— Neville Vazifdar (@Nev81) September 24, 2019
Bad news guys, on 17th rd #khar #bandra corner, rever lane, a bldg collapsed,, ppl trapped inside,, terrible traffic.. Chaos.. 😲 pic.twitter.com/HBlmT9bpEK
— Farooq Merchant (@merchantfarooq) September 24, 2019
Another user tweeted a video showing the rescue officials trying to clear the debris.
A building has just collapsed on 17th road near Khar Gymkhana... people are trapped inside the building https://t.co/n56ZfG5sxX
— Bandra Buzz (@bandrabuzz) September 24, 2019
According to News18 India, the part of the building which collapsed is suspected to be the area which joins the staircase and the lift.
The reason behind the collapse of the building is still unknown.
Several Twitter users have also blamed the BMC for being negligent of old buildings in the city.
According to the News18 India report, the building was said to be very weak, but it wasn't declared dilapidated by the BMC.
The suburb, which is said to be a posh area, also houses several Bollywood stars.
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