Death toll in Mumbai building collapse now 14
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF): Death toll rises to 14 in the Kesarbhai building collapse incident. https://t.co/weo5grCJWs
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2019
“So far, 13 people, including six males, four females and three children have been declared dead, while nine have got injuries and getting medical treatment,” informed an official from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
The official informed that search and rescue operation was underway the whole night ad is still on.
#Mumbai: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) carries out search operation with the help of sniffer dogs, at Kesarbhai building collapse site. pic.twitter.com/FtFSiwo0eQ
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2019
The official said his team members had been told that there were few customers at an eatery situated in the ground floor and no one knew the exact numbers. “Our job is still left to rescue those men,” he said.
In a statement, Mumbai fire brigade chief PS Rahangdale said two kids, one aged between six-eight and the other aged about four were rescued from under the debris by the fire fighters.
“Both kids were taken to Sir JJ Hospital in 108 Ambulance, but they were declared dead,” Rahangdale said, adding one fireman was also injured in the line of duty.
Mumbai police has made lightning arrangements to carry out rescue operation in night. It has so far registered an ADR into the mishap and will launch a detailed inquiry.
An official from the BMC disaster management cell said three more bodies had been recovered early on Wednesday morning and had been sent to nearby hospital, and awaiting doctors report about them.
“The death toll likely to up further,” he said.
The State government, has so far not announced compensation to the victims. Mumbai MLA Amin Patel will meet Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis later today to demand a hefty compensation and speedy rehabilitation for the victims.
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