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Bhiwandi Building Collapse Claims 9 Lives, Others Trapped
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 02:33 PM
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A building in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra collapsed, killing nine people and leaving several others trapped, authorities said.
A high‑rise structure in the industrial suburb of Bhiwandi collapsed on Tuesday evening, sending debris across the street and trapping residents inside.
Nine people were confirmed dead, while rescue teams report that several others are still trapped beneath the wreckage. Emergency services are working around the clock to locate survivors and clear the rubble.
Bhiwandi police and the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority have coordinated the operation, and medical teams are on standby to treat the injured. The incident has prompted an investigation into the building’s construction and safety compliance.
Nine people were confirmed dead, while rescue teams report that several others are still trapped beneath the wreckage. Emergency services are working around the clock to locate survivors and clear the rubble.
Bhiwandi police and the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority have coordinated the operation, and medical teams are on standby to treat the injured. The incident has prompted an investigation into the building’s construction and safety compliance.