Several Killed as Under-Construction Warehouse Collapses; 18 Rescued

Kolkata, June 24: A three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed in the Taratala area of ​​Kolkata, West Bengal on Wednesday afternoon, trapping several people under the debris, police said.

According to information given by a Kolkata Police officer, 18 people have been rescued and taken to a nearby hospital. Another 18 people are trapped under the debris. As soon as the information was received, Kolkata Police, fire brigade, disaster management team and civil defence personnel rushed to the spot and started rescue operations.

Rescue operations are in full swing. "The roof of the warehouse on Transport Depot Road near Brace Bridge in Taratala area collapsed this afternoon. Our officials have reached the spot. Some people were working at the spot at the time of the incident. Several people may be trapped under the debris," he said. He said that during the construction work, large sections of iron pillars and concrete collapsed, and several workers were present at the site at the time. "When the RCC structure for the first and second floors was completed, construction activities were going on on the ground floor. The entire structure collapsed," an eyewitness said. A fire department official said that the roof collapsed during the work and alleged that poor quality materials were used in the construction of the warehouse. Army personnel are also assisting in the operation, and heavy iron pillars and building materials are being removed with the help of cranes. The staff is struggling to reach the workers trapped inside. It is not yet clear how many workers were present at the site when the accident occurred. The exact reason for the roof collapse is also not known.

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